Marilyn Julia Connolly

Of Orient Heights, East Boston, December 5. Beloved wife of John J. Connolly with whom she shared 50 years of marriage. Loving mother of Brenda Connolly of East Boston and Brian Connolly and his wife Karen of Medford. Adored grandmother of Robert and Sean Connolly. Cherished daughter of the late Mary and Charles Nardone. Dear sister of Jeanette Koerner of Saugus, Charles Nardone of East Boston, the late Rosemarie Dellaria and Joseph Nardone. Daughter in law of the late John and Lucy (Palange) Connolly. Sister in law of Carol and Peter Limone of Melrose, Kathy and Joseph Garcia of Revere, Marie Barbetta and Joseph Connolly both of East Boston and the late Lucille Tacardo and Patricia Curtis. Beloved aunt of many nieces and nephews. Late member of D.A.V. Auxiliary. Visiting hours at Vazza's "Beechwood" Funeral Home, 262 Beach St., REVERE, MA, Sunday 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral Monday 9 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Church, 303 Paris St., East Boston, at 10 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, MA. Marilyn's family would like to thank the following for taking such wonderful care of her: The staff of MGH in particular, Dr. Alexandra Cyst and Dr. Allison McDonough, Hospice of the North Shore (Kaplan House) and the Boston VNA. www.vazzafunerals.com Vazza Funeral Homes East Boston & Revere 1-800-252-1127