Mary Phyllis Todino

Mary Phyllis Todino passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and deep devotion to her family and friends.

She was predeceased by her beloved parents, Guido Mario Todino and Catherine Bega Todino, and her brother-in-law, Paul Burns. Mary is survived by her sister, Constance Burns; her nephew Christopher Burns and his wife Lisa; and her niece Kate Burns Reed and her husband Michael. She was especially proud of her great-nieces and great-nephews, Madelyn Burns, Ryan Burns, Nathan Reed, and Charlotte Reed, whom she affectionately called her “greats.” They were her greatest joy. She cherished every moment spent with them, particularly during family holidays, when she happily played games and talked with them for hours. Nothing brought her more happiness than hearing about their latest adventures, and she followed their lives with immense pride and love.

Mary graduated from Milford High School in 1960. She later attended a tourism and travel school in Kansas and built a career as a travel agent, a profession that allowed her to explore the world and visit many countries. She was also a graduate of Dean College, where she studied business. Family meant everything to Mary. When Chris and Kate were growing up, her home was always open to them and their friends. She welcomed everyone with warmth and generosity, taking them on trips, spoiling them with treats, and willingly making the late-night pick-ups that no other parent wanted to do. She loved being part of their lives and creating lasting memories, treating their friends as if they were her own family.

Born into a large Italian family in Milford, Mary often shared fond stories of growing up on Water Street and attending family gatherings on Bear Hill, memories she held dear throughout her life. For the past ten years, she made her home at Mission Springs in Holliston, where she enjoyed game nights, movie nights, and the friendships she formed there. A woman of deep and abiding faith, Mary attended church regularly and prayed often, finding strength and comfort in her relationship with God. Her family and friends will miss her dearly, yet they find solace knowing she is now at peace with her Savior.