MaryLou Priscilla (Stancato) Paduano – Of Haverhill, formerly of Medford, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 8, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.  She was 91 years old. Leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth and devotion to her family.

Born in Everett, she was the daughter of the late Paul A. and Mary P. (Fabiano) Stancato. MaryLou devoted her life to her family as a loving and dedicated stay-at-home mom. She found her greatest joy in raising her children and cherished every moment spent with them. Her pride and love for her family grew even more with the arrival of her grandchildren, whose accomplishments she celebrated with boundless joy and pride.

Although mom and nana is gone, she will live in our hearts forever.

Beloved wife of the late Donald T. Paduano. Devoted mother of Pamela Ruane and her husband Scott of Haverhill, Donald "Donny" Paduano of Somerville. Loving grandmother of Patrick Thomas Ruane and Sean Ruane. Cherished dog mom to Oreo.Dear sister of 10 siblings. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Somerville, on Monday. August 18th from 11:00AM to 12:00PM. Followed by a prayer service in the funeral home at 12:00PM.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.

In lieu of flower's memorial contributions may be made in MaryLou's name to Sarah's Place 180 Water St., Haverhill, MA 01830.