Real-Life Mary Valli Passes Away
May 10th, 2007Sad news to report: The real-life “Mary Delgado”–Mary Valli, Frankie Valli’s first wife, passed away on April 28 at the Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ.
Mrs. Valli was born in Newark and resided in Nutley before moving to Caldwell 15 years ago. She is survived by her daughter Toni Valli, three grandchildren, and a brother and sister. She was preceded in death by her two daughters, Celia and Francine Valli.
For Mrs. Valli’s complete obituary, please visit NJHometown.com.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Toni Valli and her family at this time.
my condolences to the Valli’s and all the people who love them.
Comment by Antonijan — May 11, 2007 @ 3:29 am
Ten siblings, if I’m counting correctly. Wow, sounds like a big Italian family in the old tradition. I’m going to be listening to those lines of her’s about ‘family’ a little differently now. EVERY life is a fascinating story. Rest in peace.
Comment by Audrey — May 11, 2007 @ 9:26 am
We offer our condolences to Mary Valli’s family, especially Frankie. During the shows, the audience finds out about Nick Massi’s passing in 2000, now there probably will be another emotional moment if the National tour cast announces Mary’s passing.
We’ll definitely pray for them and keep them in our hearts.
Comment by Mike B. Magbaleta — May 11, 2007 @ 12:41 pm
my condolences to Mary Valli’s family and to Frankie. Rest In Peace: Mary Valli.
Comment by Anna — May 11, 2007 @ 7:39 pm
R.I.P. Mary Valli.
Comment by Kristina — May 12, 2007 @ 10:03 am
I just saw the show 5/8/09. So sorry for the difficult life for all concerned. May Peace surround Mary, Celia, and Francine.
Comment by Patricia Spinella — April 10, 2009 @ 7:37 pm
Saw the show Friday, 10/04/2009. Fantastic! How sad about Francine and now her mother.
What a wonderful man Frankie is. Never knew his life story until now.
You have done the Italians poud Frankie!
Mauro Tondina
Comment by mauro Tondina — April 14, 2009 @ 8:57 am
[…] absolutely love, the scene where Frankie and Mary Delgado (Mary Valli, R.I.P.) break-up and he sings My Eyes Adored You as she sits on the stairs, whiskey in hand and […]
Pingback by Stay! Ahhhh, just a little bit longer… | Little Pink Book — May 7, 2009 @ 3:47 am
My dearest Mary, I didn’t know you had gone to live with God until now, I never got to thank you for being there for me & my son when no one else was. I Will always love & keep you in my heart may you rest with the lord finally in peace.
Comment by Angel — June 3, 2009 @ 11:30 pm