Mary Landers

Mary Landers, 86, passed away November 1, 2011 in Orange Park, FL. She was born to Anton and Antonia Petranich on November 14, 1924 in New York, New York. Mary worked as a secretary and began working at the young age of 16 and worked until the age of 81 years. She married John W. Keller on April 30, 1944 and he preceded her in death on July 4, 2009. Mary married Robert Landers on May 6, 1971. He preceded her in death on March 16, 2003. She had three daughters, Mary-Anne, Irene and Denise. Mary became affiliated with the Loyal Order of Moose on August 12, 1985 when joined West Boca, Florida Chapter #2273. She received Academy of Friendship degree on April 29, 1990. She served as Past Regent in 1994. Mary came to Moosehaven on June 2, 2005 where she has resided for 6 years. She enjoyed life and loved Moosehaven and her many friends. She enjoyed helping with the Catholic Services and serving communion to the sick. She also loved her sunshine job working in the Country Store. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, November 4, 2011 at 2:00 PM. with Father Joe Frazer as Celebrant and Opportunity Chapter officiating. She will be laid to rest in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Southhold, NY. She is survived by her three daughters, Denise (Rob) Castineras of Cumming, Georgia, Irene (Dominick) Tiranno of Woodside, New York, and Mary-Anne (Richie) Pavone of River Vale, New Jersey; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines,com. Arrangements under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St, Green Cove Springs, FL (904)284-4000.