Mary Duda

Mary Calcagnino Duda, 89, of Taft Road in East Syracuse, died peacefully Thursday at her home after a long, brave and very dignified battle with cancer. A native of Syracuse, Mary had resided on Taft Road since 1958 and was the daughter of the late Mario and Grace Calcagnino.
Mary owned and operated Du-Rite Upholstery with her sister, Ann, in Syracuse from 1958-2000. She learned her trade at Hoffman and Hoffman.
She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph J. Duda in 1998 and her siblings: James, Anthony, Laura and Nick.
Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law: Bill and JoAnn Duda of East Syracuse; her sister: Ann Calcagnino of East Syracuse; two brothers: John Calcagnino of North Syracuse, and Vito Calcagnino of Las Vegas, NV; her grandson: Billy Amy Duda of Cleveland; and granddaughter, Bonnie Duda of East Syracuse.
Friends may call from 12-3pm on Sunday at Krueger Funeral Home, 2619 Brewerton Road, Mattydale. Prayer service at the funeral home will be held on Monday, 8:15am followed by Mass at St. Matthew's Church. Burial will be in North Syracuse Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Hospice of CNY, 990 7th North St., Liverpool, NY 13088. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Lynn, Betty and Rene for their extraordinary care of Mary. For more information, photos and to sign the guest book, please visit www.kruegerfh.com.