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Dolores Marriggi Obituary

Dolores Marriggi, 83, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away Saturday morning, Feb. 25, 2017, at her home.

Born Oct. 2, 1933 in Pittston, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Novak Kurutz.

Dolores and her husband Gerald (Jerry) were married on May 15, 1954 and would have celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary this May.

Dolores lived her life for her family. Her greatest joy was visiting with her great grandchildren. She also enjoyed traveling to Atlantic City as well as many of the other casinos in the area during her free time.

In addition to her husband, Jerry, she is survived by her loving children, Gerald and Donna Marriggi, Marlene Marriggi, Sharon and Ross DePhillips, Diane and Jeff Battista, all of Pittston; and David and Kelly Marriggi, Plains Township; eight grandchildren, Michael and Matthew Marriggi, Nicole DePhillips Prezkop, Ashley DePhillips Rynkiewicz, Brittany and Rebecca Battista, David Jr., and Alexandra Marriggi; great-grandchildren, Alyvia Marriggi and Santino Rynkiewicz; sisters, Edna Kurutz, Plains Township; and Joan Stein, Reading.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, John Kurutz and niece, Pamela Volk.

The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to Dr. Mauer Biscotti for his great guidance and medical care. Also a special thanks to Dolores' nurses, especially Susan Schwartz and Bonnie Morreale, for providing great care and love.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Care and Concern Ministries of St. John The Evangelist Church, 37 William St., Pittston, PA 18640.

Funeral services are in the care of Graziano Funeral Home Inc., Pittston Township.

Viewing hours will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Funeral services will begin at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Those who plan on attending are asked to be at the funeral home no later than 8:30 a.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. John The Evangelist Church, William Street, Pittston.

Interment Services will follow in St. John The Baptist Cemetery, Exeter.

For information or to express your condolences to Dolores' family, please visit www.GrazianoFuneralHome.com.

Published by Citizens Voice on Feb. 27, 2017.
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We are very sorry for your loss.

John and Karen Hiller

March 2, 2017

Jerry and family, So sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you all. May you find comfort during this difficult time.
Shari Richards and Family.

Shari Richards

February 28, 2017

Jerry and family, So sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you all. May you find comfort during this difficult time.
Shari Richards and Family.

Shari Richards

February 28, 2017

Marlene and family, So very sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Deepest sympathies, Anita Mucciolo

Anita Mucciolo

February 28, 2017

My condolences to the entire family for your loss. May all your memories comfort you during this time.

Kelly Gowran Steiner

February 28, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jimmy&Ruth Musto

February 27, 2017

Jerry and family very sorry for your loss. May God help comfort everyone. God Bless

John Belak

February 27, 2017

Rest in Peace

Karen Yesalavage

February 27, 2017

Dave,
Sorry for your loss.
Karen Yesalavage

February 27, 2017

So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Jolene Remus

February 27, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you.

February 27, 2017

Your mom's memories, sense of humor and love will live on in her family. Each day you will see something that makes you remember her. Please accept my deepest condolence.

Dawn Layaou

February 27, 2017

To all of Dolores' family, I'm sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing she is at peace and may you find strength in each other as you mourn and reminisce.

Michele Yeager

February 27, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss! May she RIP.

Teresa (Healey) Michaels

February 27, 2017

My condolences sorry for your loss

Kevin McGrady

February 27, 2017

Tears and great sadness. My heart felt sympathies go out to the entire beautiful family that Dolores brought to this world. May our Lord give all of you the strength to get through the days, and years ahead. I am so very sorry.......

Suzanne Vacula

February 27, 2017

Sharon & family,
Sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Please accept my condolences.

Ann Flannelly Condon

February 26, 2017

So sorry for your loss. The Marriggi family is family to us and I sympathize with each of you. May God comfort you as only He can.

Diane Durkin Minkoff

February 26, 2017

To Jerry and family We are so sorry for the loss of your wife and your mom,,Dolores was such a nice lady, and she could always be found with her loving husband Jerry..She will be missed by all..

Tom & Grace Marie McLaughlin

February 26, 2017

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