Mary Lucile Saraf Obituary in Fremont at Fremont Chapel Of The Roses

Mary Lucile Saraf

5/14/1947 - 6/16/2024

Obituary For Mary Lucile Saraf

Mary Lucile Saraf, wife of Dilip G. Saraf and mother of Rajesh Saraf passed away at the Niles Canyon Post Acute center in Fremont, CA on June 16, 2024.

Mary Lou was born in Glen Burnie, MD, on May 14, 1947. Her father, David Arnold, was an executive at Westinghouse Corp., where her mother, Virginia Arnold, also worked. Brought up in in the suburbs of Baltimore, after her graduation, from the Glen Burnie High School, Mary Lou attended Marion College, in Marion VA, and then moved to Manhattan, NY, where she was a top photographer’s and fashion model for several years.

During her teen years Mary Lou was also a jousting champion and represented her state as Maryland’s top jouster at the World’s Fair in NY in 1964. As a member of church’s choir, she sang and played both piano and organ.

In June 1970, when she came to San Bernardino, CA for her elder brother, David’s wedding, she met Dilip, who was one of the ushers, where they connected. Three weeks’ later they were engaged and then got married at the Stanford Memorial Church in July.

Their son, Rajesh was born in 1973 and since then she devoted herself to raising him and helping him through the challenges he faced in his younger days because of their interracial marriage. For his school, Peninsula Children’s Center, she was an active volunteer and was on the Board of Peninsula Children’s Center Chartered Auxiliary. As a fund-raiser of the PCCCA she made significant contributions to fundraising during their annual Festival of Trees event celebrated during the Holiday season. For this she received the CA Governor’s commendation.

After residing in Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Atherton, and Los Altos Hills, the Sarafs moved to Fremont, CA, where she resided until her passing. Survivors include her husband, Dilip, of nearly 54 years, son Rajesh, and elder brother David Arnold, Jr. of New City, NY.

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06/21/2024

Nandan

Mary Lou aunty was loving,charming and a knowledgeable beautiful person.My first memories of her was when she visited Belgaum with little Raj and Dilipmama.She won the hearts of the whole family by her beautiful,affectionate and charming personality and since has been connected to the extended family with great affection. They had visited us in Calcutta and it was great to spend time showing them around......will miss her dearly. Wish Dilipmama and Raj peace ,comfort and strength at this difficult time
06/17/2024

Saroj

Mary Lou I am going to miss you very much. You gave me a lot of company and love and affection when I stayed with you when Mohan had to go to Japan. It was always nice. In a few days I will post pictures of us. Nothing is in our hands, God is almighty and we have to accept. Dilip and Raj have done a wonderful job for you, you are lucky.
06/17/2024

Sharmila K Mulkey

Mary Lou Aunty was sweet, loving and caring. She will be greatly missed. I cherish fond memories of her when we stayed in Palo Alto in summer of 1975. She shared her family recipes with us, still make those recipes. My condolences to you Dilip Mama and Raj. May she rest in peace 🙏🏼
06/17/2024

Vinita Kokatnur-Lemercier

Aunt Mary Lou you will be greatly missed by family and friends. My heartfelt condolences to you both Uncle Dilip and Raj! I wish you peace and comfort at this very difficult time. 🙏

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