Posted on 10/09/2021 8:23:28 AM PDT by mylife
Mary T. Cocaine, the matriarch of Table Talk Pies who played “an influential role in the growth and success” of the iconic Worcester business, has died, officials said Friday.
Cocaine died at home on Oct. 6, surrounded by family. She was 94 years and was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Christo Cocaine, according to a spokesman for Table Talk.
Born in Worcester in 1927, Cocaine was the daughter of Theodore Tonna, one of the founders of Table Talk Pies. She was the oldest of seven children. She graduated from The Bancroft School and attended Wheaton College.
Cocaine married her husband in 1947 and soon moved to Providence, Rhode Island. They returned to Worcester in 1954 and Cocaine focused on raising her children.
Cocaine leaves her daughter Marina C. Smith of Lexington, her son Harry D. Kokkinis of Worcester and his wife Kathryn Tsandikos, as well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
“As her children grew older, Mary’s appreciation for learning and determination of spirit led her to continue her education,” a statement read. “She returned to college to finish her degree, and graduated from Anna Maria College with a BA at the age of 50. Mary then went on to receive a Masters of Education from Assumption College.”
Cocaine was remembered as an active member of her church, including serving as a member of the parish council. She had a love of music and a devotion to family.
Not sure if they're still made but I remember them well from my younger years. Every now and then Mom would go to their outlet store in Worcester and stock up them.
Very sad...
She was too young to go, IMHO...
J.J. Cale wrote Cocaine. Along with They call me the breeze and After Midnight. Clapton played those songs
Is it odd that I've never heard of them until this moment?
I kept looking for the /s disclaimer.
It’s like the guy named John Crapper who applied for a name change. The judge said, “gee I think I can see why you’d wanna change your name. What do you want the new name to be?”
“Joseph Crapper, your honor.”
Table Talk Pies is the manufacturer of Walmart’s private label, 50-cent Freshness Guaranteed, The Bakery collection pies.
Of the 250 million pies per year Table Top Pies manufacturers, 185 million pies goes to Walmart.
“I think I’d go to court and try to get my last name changed... just saying”
Just for mispronunciation’s sake, if my name was Colin, I would change it.
Cocaine? There’s a few good nick names there.
I came all this way to say, “WHO CARES?”
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I’m guessing an Eric Clapton reference coming up.
No, I won’t read the tread.
5.56mm
I grew up with those pies in the Boston area. They were very addictive.
Never get high on your own sup-pie.
=running away=
RIP.
Probably the sprinkling of powdered sugar on top.
But, I sure wish I could get another Posin’s Boston Creme Pie. 🙂
Which is a cake :)
have fun and grab me some coconut cream pie
:)
True, but this had a lot of filling, so it came very close to a pie, and it was topped with a think layer of chocolate as well. 🙂
I hear she took a powder...
;)
Not nice.
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