Mary Gilchrist

Mary Gilchrist, 93, of Syracuse, passed away on March 15, 2024. Mary was born in Syracuse, New York on September 18, 1930 to Bastiono and Angela Porpiglia. Mary retired from Syracuse China.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Bonnie L. Naples (Rich); parents, Bastiono and Angela Porpiglia; four brothers and two sisters.

Mary is survived by her husband, John Gilchrist; two daughters, Anna Marie (Wayne Sr.) Hollister and Angela (George) Neil; six grandchildren, Wayne Jr., Damon Sr., Brandon Hollister, Burt Jr., Nicole and Kimberly Neil; several great grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren, Kaden Jr., Ellena, and Xyla.

The family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to the staff on the second floor of Central Park Rehabilitation, 116 East Castle Street, Syracuse for their care and generosity shown to Mary when it was needed most.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024 from 4-7pm at New Comer Cremations and Funerals. A funeral service will be held the following morning, March 23, 2024 at the funeral home at 9am. Burial will be made in Riverview Cemetery, Baldwinsville.

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