Mary Jo (Cardinale) Barody

May 2, 1958 - May 10, 2021

Mary Jo (Cardinale) Barody May 2 1958 - May 10 2021 South Glens Falls - Mary Jo passed peacefully on Monday, May 10, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Mary Jo was born to Vincent (Jim) and Lois Cardinale. She was born on her dad's birthday and became his forever #1 gal. She was close to her mom; they shared a wonderful mother daughter relationship and were blessed to be best friends. Mary Jo graduated from South Glens Falls Senior high school in 1976. On May 20, 1978, she married Stephen (Spoon) Barody. They had their son Geremia and 11 months later welcomed their twin girls Adrianne and Lyndsey. Mary Jo and Spoon were married for 32 years until Spoons passing in August of 2009. Throughout the years, Mary Jo had a couple of business ventures including owning Decorating Details. She was known for her attention to detail, keen creative eye and sense of style. Mary Jo could transform even the most challenging canvases into beautiful works of art. She loved to paint and was a talented wallpaper hanger. Her passion started in her own home, which is a perfect reflection of her creative spirit and love of decorating. Mary Jo also owned The Attic Door, where she was able to mix business with pleasure, selling many of her dad's "treasures", one of a kind pieces and meeting new friends. Family was everything to "Jo", and she was everything to her family. The rock, the glue, the mom, the Gramma, the friend, the one everyone turned to for guidance. Her grandchildren were her world. Mom was selfless, when it came to her children, nobody else mattered. She was there for every sporting event, catwalk and anything in between. Some of her favorite things to do with her children were road trips to the house in Florida, spending time in the city and long trips to IKEA. Through every fight or disagreement, she was the glue who held everyone together. Gram was special. She enjoyed, drinking tea in “Jo’s She Shed”, shopping at Walmart every Monday, peacefully reading a book listening to the rain. Whenever one of us needed something, she was on her way, when someone needed a trip to the store, she was there. She would drop everything, help a grandkid in need, and come to the rescue. She was selfless, kind, accepting, and loving up until her last day. She was the best Gramma anyone could ask for. She loved her grandkids and her grandkids loved her, being a gramma was one of her most favorite careers in life. Later in life, she was reunited with her high school sweetheart, Dave Dewey. They shared old memories while making beautiful new ones. They enjoyed drag races, motorcycle rides, building their home together and being die hard YANKEE Fans. Mary Jo was the oldest of five and the only girl. She had very special relationships with each of her brothers. She was predeceased by her father Jim Cardinale and her husband Stephen Barody. Mary Jo leaves behind her mother, Lois Cardinale; her children: Geremia Barody, Adrianne Barody and Lyndsey (Michael) Gargano; her grandchildren: Logan, Liliana, & Stevie Barody, Brodie & Cody Forando, Tye Gargano; her grand-fur babies, Cleo and Buddy and her brothers, Peter (Michelle), Mark (Ander), Jay (Trish) and Jamie (Stacy) Cardinale. She is also survived by Dave and his family; mother, Rita; brother, Joe (Linda), and sister Dianne (Ron) along with many aunt's, nieces, nephews and friends, especially her forever friend, Debbie Bailey and bonus daughter, Heidi Rivers. The family would like to thank Dave's sister Dianne, Kelly and the wonderful hospice team, Dr. Yun and his fabulous staff and nurses for the extra care and support. As well as her companion through it all, her grand-fur baby, Buddy. Calling hours will be Friday May 21 from 4-7 pm at Regan and Denny Funeral Home, 94 Saratoga Ave, South Glens Falls. Funeral Services will be held privately for the family. Donations in Mary Jo’s memory may be made to Caring Together Inc., P.O. Box 12383, Albany, New York 12212. This organization together with our local support group, Rays of Hope, help provide support, information and guidance to others dealing with Ovarian Cancer.