Mary Lou DiSalvo, 79, of Barneveld, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Mary Lou was born in Utica on December 15, 1938, a daughter of Eli C. and Elizabeth (White) Philo. On December 12, 1981 she was united in marriage to Paul J. DiSalvo. For many years Mary Lou was employed at Catholic Charities in Utica. She was of the Catholic faith. Mary Lou was a member of the Leon R. Roberts Post 161 American Legion Auxiliary, Holland Patent. Mary Lou is survived by her husband, Paul, two devoted daughters, Deborah Martin and husband, James, of Barneveld, and Rhonda Welch and husband, Michael, of Frankfort, six grandchildren, Julianne Cannistra and husband, Frank, James W. Martin III, Veronica L. Martin, Mary Kathryn Martin, Haleigh Welch and Shawn Welch, two great grandsons who were Nonnie’s special babies, Vincent Cannistra and Anthony Cannistra and her three furry grandchildren, Bernard, Roxanne and Jack who kept watch over her. Mary Lou was predeceased by 3 brothers, John (Jack) Philo, Thomas Philo and Eli Philo, Jr. Mrs. DiSalvo’s funeral will be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 2:00 at the Heintz Funeral Home, 1517 Whitesboro St., Utica. Calling hours at the funeral home are Saturday from 12:00 -2:00. Those so wishing may make donations to the Abraham House in Mary Lou’s memory. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Hospice especially Judy who made Mary Lou’s last days peaceful.