10/28/2026
Mary Pettinaro, co-owner of Griswold Care Pairing for Greater Rochester, NY, has spent her career serving people in need through healthcare, cancer advocacy, and senior care. After losing her brother to a battle with pancreatic cancer, Mary co-founded the Pancreatic Cancer Association of Western New York. The association raised nearly $1 million to help further research and programs. The nonprofit's mission has transitioned to Gilda's Club Rochester, guaranteeing continuous support for families affected by cancer. She and her husband, Frank, have been with Griswold for 11 years, serving their local community. They were drawn to helping older adults live safely and independently at home for as long as possible.
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Griswold franchisee Mary Pettinaro is transitioning the mission of the Pancreatic Cancer Association of WNY to the Cancer Support Community at Gilda's Club Rochester, continuing her legacy of hope.