Mary Lou Ruvolo, 89, of Watkins Glen, NY, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025. She was born in Montour Falls, NY, on May 9, 1936, the daughter of Sante and Sylvia Conte. Mary Lou received a business degree from Alfred State College. On August 17, 1957, she married Nick Ruvolo at St. Mary's of the Lake Church in Watkins Glen, NY. Mary Lou was Executive Secretary at Westinghouse-Eaton Corp for 35 years, retiring on June 1, 2001. Mary Lou was a communicant of St. Mary's of the Lake Church and a member of St. Mary's Guild. She enjoyed bowling, traveling, and was involved with Ruvolo Tours.
She was predeceased by her husband, Nick Ruvolo, in 2018; mother, Sylvia K. Conte, in 1983; father, Sante Conte, in 1946; brothers, Frank Conte, in 1965, and Sante Conti, in 2024.
Mary Lou is survived by her daughters, Lori (Rocco) Zingaro of Webster, NY, and Linda Mizerak of Watkins Glen, NY; grandchildren, Nicholas (Stephanie) Mizerak, David Mizerak (James McCauley), Tyler Mizerak, Matthew Lusardi, Alex Zingaro, and Vanessa Zingaro (Benedetto DiGregorio); great-grandchildren, Carter and Landon Mizerak, Elizabeth "Ellie" and Trenton (TJ) Mizerak, Denver and Melody DiGregorio; sister-in-law, Sally (Murphy) Conti of Watkins Glen; and niece, Shelly Conti of NC.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 11:00 am at St. Mary's of the Lake Church, 905 N. Decatur St., Watkins Glen, NY. Private burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Mary's of the Lake Church.