Mary Ann Logozio (Chingery) Obituary (1959 - 2021)

Mary Ann Logozio, born Mary Ann Chingery June 18, 1959 - January 4, 2021 Mary Ann Logozio left this world suddenly on January 4, 2021 in her hometown of Fords, NJ. She leaves behind a devoted and loving husband, Joe Logozio, two children, Vincent and Sadie Logozio, and her brother Ronald Chingery. She is predeceased by her parents, George and Mary Chingery, her brother George Chingery Jr, and her Aunt Betty Kozma. Mary Ann lived her life in nearly perpetual sunshine, spreading joy to her loved ones and strangers alike. She was a caretaker for many years for several members of our family, and we would be hard pressed to imagine a more selfless giver. She waved at everyone whether or not she knew them. She was a kind soul to all souls, you might say - even to animals. It was amazing how they flocked toward her and found her. As a young girl, Mary Ann would often surprise her parents by bringing home shoeboxes full of all manner of creeping and slithering things from the local ponds to "take care of". There were multiple Christmas Eves when she amazingly discovered missing dogs in the neighborhood and returned them to their worried owners. One time, she encountered a nest of hatchling sea turtles on the beach and chased away all the seagulls so they could make it to the ocean. She taught her family how to nurse a pair of baby squirrels back to health when their mother had gone, and they grew up to be capable and gentle. Every morning, even up to this week, Mary Ann diligently carried out a plate of leftover food scraps and crumbs to the birds outside in the backyard. They are all extremely fat now. Her favorite places were all warm and full of palm trees and sunshine. If you could have seen her with her family on a sunny beach, you would know that in those moments she felt complete. She loved going down to Disney World, as it helped her to express and share the magic felt within the bonds of our family. It was also significantly warmer than New Jersey, which she always appreciated very much. Her prowess in the kitchen cannot be understated. Mary Ann prepared thousands of meals in her life, and for never really following a recipe she was a phenomenal self-taught cook. There was always a seat at the table and a hot meal for anyone that would come by. She was the master of just winging it, in the kitchen and everywhere else. Mary Ann worked for the airlines for most of her life and took pride in "running an on-time airline". She worked gates as well as customer service, which meant she was the front line for passengers coming in with the hardest problems and the most anger. It was amazing that she still came home with a smile on her face each day. She showed great drive and determination when she went back and got her degree from Kean University at 40, after a long hiatus to have her children. What an absolute inspiration of never giving up. Of the many roles that Mary Ann held in her life, her most cherished were those of wife and mother in our family. She met her husband Joe in 1979 at a nightclub called the Townhouse in Woodbridge, NJ when she and her friends came to see The Happenings, for whom Joe played guitar and sang with for years. They got to know each other as friends before their romance grew and burned brightly. Dad wrote songs and sang to her for the rest of her life. They played music and danced in the kitchen, and she always made him skip the sad songs. There is not an inch of available space on their refrigerator door, as it is covered in souvenir magnets from the many places they travelled together. Their love for each other was the rock and cornerstone of our family, and together they taught their children how to grow into a man and a woman; capable and gentle, too. During the past few holiday seasons, Mary Ann and Joe loved dressing up as Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus to spread music and cheer to the nursing homes across the state of New Jersey. As much as her presence will always be deeply missed, we find solace in the small moments in life that goes on. Every time we hear a child laugh, or see a dog wag its tail in excitement, or watch the squirrels chase each other in the backyard, we recognize it all to be one and the same joyous energy that emanated from deep within her throughout her entire life. She loved without question or condition. She loved you too, even if she hadn't met you yet. You might consider making a donation to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, a charity to which she always gave whatever she could. We go on with heavy hearts and yet the very best memories. Please honor her by being kind to others, and kind to yourself. Arrangements are under the respectful care and direction of Funeral Director: Christine Cuoco of Ruby Memorial. Family & friends may offer prayers and condolences at: www.rubymemorialhome.com