By the early 1950s Mary’s zest for business was slowing down as she and Joe looked to retire.
They had enjoyed only a few years of relaxation before Joe suffered a severe stroke in 1956 that left him paralyzed. The followed year, at aged 67, he had a fatal cerebral hemorrhage. The illness that led to his death was due to arteriosclerosis. The loss devastated Mary and left her wondering why the doctors couldn’t save him.

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