79, passed away on December 2 at home, with her family by her side. Mary Lou was born in Jersey City and resided there until 1984 when she moved to Bayonne. She worked for Western Electric in Kearny for over 30 years. She went on to work as a Teacher’s Aide for the Jersey City Board of Education – School #23 for 10 years. She was predeceased by her parents Nettie (nee: Gruccio) and Louis Palughi. Sister of Louis Palughi and his late wife Barbara, Anthony Palughi and his wife Jane, James Palughi and his wife Sandy, and the late Michael Palughi and his late wife Marie, Joseph Palughi and his living wife Anna Rose. Aunt of 22 Nieces & Nephews, 21 Great Nieces & Nephews, and 9 Great Great Nieces & Nephews. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Mary Lou’s favorite charity: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (envelopes will be available at the funeral home.) Funeral arrangements by G. KEENEN O’BRIEN Funeral Home, 984 Avenue C.