Sylvia D. MORARIU

MORARIU, Sylvia D. (Natalie)

Sylvia D. (Natalie) Morariu, cherished wife of John and devoted loving mother of five children, passed away on Wednesday, September 4th surrounded by the family she loved so much. Born in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late Rocco and Rose (Marinello) Natalie of Miller street. Sylvia was the eleventh of twelve children and is predeceased by her brothers Justin and Rocco and her sisters Augusta, Elizabeth, Anita, Rose, Beatrice, Clara, Ursula, and Gloria. She is survived by her sister Antionette Salafia. Sylvia's passion was her family, she was an excellent cook and had the gift of hospitality. Despite her ailments later in life she maintained her dignity and persevered. She had a mischievous sense of humor and could always bring a smile to one's face. She enjoyed working at Tri-Town Foods in Portland for many years. She found joy in the simpler things in life including bird watching, crocheting and reading. She leaves her daughter Frances and her husband Gary Yeaw and their sons Jason and Dr. Christopher Yeaw and his wife Nan and their children Natalie Grace, Mary and John; her son John Jr. of NYC; her son Thomas and his wife Joanne and their daughters Laura and Megan; her son Matthew and his wife Shelley and their son Samuel; as well as her son Mark and his wife Wendy. Her family wishes to thank the nurses and staff of Middlesex Hospital and Hospice unit as well her doctors Stephen Franklin and Emmanuel Kenta-Bibi for their care and compassion. Sylvia's children would like to thank their father for his love and tireless devotion to their mother.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7th 2013 at Saint Mary's RC church on Freestone Ave. in Portland at 11 a.m.