Mary Cecelia Matarazzo, 70, of Plainfield, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Life's Journey in Avon, Indiana. She was born on Saturday, August 11, 1950 to the late Carmine C. and Elizabeth V. (Bartle) Matarazzo in Seymour, Indiana. Graveside interment will be Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 10:00 am at Maple Hill Cemetery, Plainfield, Indiana. Memorial Mass will be Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 10:00 am at Saint Susanna Catholic Church, 1210 E. Main Street, Plainfield, Indiana 46168...You can also post memories at www.indianafuneralcare.com. as well as on our webside In Memory link here.  

The first message below is from her sister.  The second is from a friend.  

Mary's sister, Connie Thomas shared on FB - I have not posted much on Facebook lately but have decided that this post is one I wanted to share with family and friends.  It is with great sadness I must tell you my sister Mary Matarazzo passed away on February 16.  Since the end of December she had suffered a stroke, contracted Covid, had a heart attack and just wasn't able to recover.  I am so thankful for the family and friends who walked the last several weeks with us.  I am so thankful for all your prayers, love and support. I also want to express my deepest thanks to Hendricks Regional Health and Life's Journey Hospice for their incredible care for Mary.  There will be no funeral service at this time.  A memorial service will be planned at a later date.  Love you all!!!

Mary's friend, Mark Eutsler posted on FB -  Mourning the passing of Mary Matarazzo.  She was secretary to Fr. Glenn O’Connor, Pastor of Saint Susanna RCC. Fr. Glenn, who probably never slept, was also an Indy 500 Pit Crew Member for 43 years as well as Chaplain at Indianapolis International Airport and Indy Car Ministry before his passing in 2019. Mary was equally known throughout the racing community. Together they were, as Fr. Glenn’s business card used to say, “Working to beat hell.”

My favorite memory of her is when I officiated the wedding of good friends and fellow race fans. . When I said, “Should anyone present know of any reason that this couple should not be joined in holy matrimony, speak now or forever hold your peace,” I looked at Mary in the audience and asked, “Mary, are you good with this?” Her jaw dropped, her face turned red, and the rest of the audience roared with laughter.