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Lori Graham Obituary
CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Lori Ann Marsillo Graham, 50, wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, went home to be with the Lord after a valiant struggle with cancer, August 6, 2013 surrounded by her family and many friends.
Lori was born April 3, 1963 and remained a lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Lori attended DeWitt Elementary School, IHM and graduated from Woodridge High School in 1981. She furthered her education at Akron University graduating with honors as a CPA and became Sr. Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at North Akron Savings Bank. Lori married David L. Graham in 1994. Her son David was the pride and joy of her life. The legacy of Lori's generous and enthusiastic spirit, her heart full of passion for life, selflessness and love will live on in the lives of those she touched. Lori was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, the Peninsula Library Foundation, University of Akron's Alumni Assoc., Akron Rotary and the Junior Achievement Honor Society. Lori's love for the Lord and time spent with family was very close to her heart.
Lori's love of her son's many sports teams was evident at every game. Her nickname "Mama Ice" was given to her because of her much beloved support of the teams. Her posters and positive cheer will be greatly missed and the legacy of her indomitable spirit will reverberate throughout the teams' member's lives. "Mama Ice" was greatly loved. Those who knew Lori best knew of her tenderheartedness, compassion and her ability to instinctively know where it was needed most.
Lori was preceded in death by her father, Jack Marsillo and mother-in-law, Dottie (Billy) Beam. She is survived by her beloved husband of 19 years, David L. Graham; her precious son, David M. Graham; mother, Sylvia (Jakob) Margert; brothers, Jack A. and Tommy Marsillo; sisters, Rita (Michael) Vitale and Anna (Charlie) Gambol; father-in-law, Kenneth (Barb) Graham; sisters-in-law, Valerie (Dan) Wallace and Vallorie Marsillo; nephews and nieces, Max, Luke and Patricia Marsillo, Isabella and Dominick Vitale and Christian and Elise Gambol; and numerous cousins, aunts and uncles.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, 10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 1905 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. Visitation will be Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Hennessy-Bagnoli-Moore Funeral Home, 936 N. Main St., Akron. Lori's final resting place will be Chestnut Hill Memorial Park, Cuyahoga Falls. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice in Lori's name.
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Memories and Condolences
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Kelly Frankina
August 17, 2013
So sorry to hear this. Lori was a sweet lady. We met when our boys played baseball together. Your family is in our prayers
Shirley Mecca
August 12, 2013
Dear Sylvia and Family-Our heartfelt sympathy, We are so saddened by the news. Our love and blessings. Shirley and Paul Mecca
Sheri Reder
August 10, 2013
I have had the honor of working with Lori at North Akron Savings Bank, she was a sweet and caring person. She always had a smile on her face.
Even when I left the bank and went to visit her at work she was still the same Lori that comes out with a smile. I will miss her deeply. And my sympathy goes out to her husband David and her son David and her family.
August 10, 2013
Dear David and Little David,
Your loss is the communities' loss. I had the honor to meet her through The University of Akron's School of Accountancy Advisory Board. It was important to her to support accounting students. Just another way she showed her love to help others.
We will miss her enthusiasm and smile.
With deepest sympathy, Cynthia Sheeks,
August 9, 2013
To My Dearest Friend Sylvia & Family,
I was honored to be Lori Ann's godmother & will always remember her vibrant personailty, her smile and oompassion. She was a beautiful person inside & out. My love & prayers go out to you, her husband, son & your family. My her memory fill your hearts with love and joy. God Rest Her Soul.
Love, Rosemary (Mecca) Michalek
Christie Henes Rosencrance
August 9, 2013
I am so desperately sorry to hear about your loss of Lori. Her story hits very close to home and breaks my heart for all of you. May all of your friends, family and Gods love and grace comfort you now and in the days ahead. Blessings to all of you in the Marsillo and Graham families...
Mary Estell
August 9, 2013
Lori was a wonderful friend to all of us at the Federal Home Loan Bank and we will miss her. Our thoughts and prayer go out to Lori's family.
Mamma Ice and her boys
Team Ice
August 9, 2013
Hennessy Bagnoli Funeral Home Inc.
August 9, 2013
Offering Our deepest sympathy during this difficult time.
Dean Nicolacakis
August 8, 2013
David, David, Sylvia, Jack, Tom, Anna and Rita, you are in our prayers. Every memory I have of Lori is of her wonderful smile and spirit. We were all blessed to know her.
Jim Little
August 8, 2013
I will forever remember Lori's fabulous smile and positive attitude. Having gone to school with her and working with her over the years has been a privilege. Thoughts and prayers go to her family for their loss.
Paula childers
August 8, 2013
I will never loose sight of working with Lori, her presence will always be with me. I will truly miss her, and there is a place in heart for ever more. Dave and David, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 8, 2013
You will always be in my thoughts. You were a wonderful friend and I will miss you. Melanie
Melody McCulty
August 8, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the whole family.
Melody McCulty
August 8, 2013
Very sad to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the whole family.
Doris Chambers
August 8, 2013
I am so sorry my prayers goes out to all
may she rest in peace Doris
August 8, 2013
Dear Val, Max, and Luke,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of Lori, your aunt and sister-in-law. 50 is so young. She must have been very brave. My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your entire family.
Kim Gerdes
RMS
Judy Cutlip(Dye)
August 8, 2013
David,so sorry to hear about your wife .It sounds like she was a wonderful person.Keeping you and your son in my thoughts & prayers.
Judy Cutlip(Dye)
Jill (Devereux) Forister
August 8, 2013
Lori was such a beautiful soul and she will be forever missed. My heart goes out to you and I pray that you'll find peace and comfort in each other as you begin to heal.
Rebecca (Becky) Lowden
August 8, 2013
I will always remember her beautiful smile. Cherished memories of Lori, we all will hold in our hearts. She loved unconditionally and now I believe she is being loved on, by her Heavenly Father. Prayers of comfort for Dave, David, Aunt Sylvia, family and friends.
Kevin and Jill Kline
August 8, 2013
Dave and David,
Our hearts are truly aching for you both. Lori taught many lessons in her time here. I am sure she didn't even fully realize her impact. She was tough - she FOUGHT and she always remembered tomorrow is a new day and we should smile. So when we think of Lori - we will smile. We will remember we are blessed to have known a very special lady. Please know we are praying for God's arms to hold you both during this time. Thank you for sharing your Lori with us!
Nina Antonucci- Kouri
August 8, 2013
My sincere prayers to Lori's family and dear friends. Lori was a beautiful, warm and caring woman and co worker. I had worked with Lori years ago at NASB and always enjoyed her presence.
Missy Stoltz
August 8, 2013
Graham and Marsillo Family, Please know that your family have been in our prayers and will continue to be in our prayers. We are all better people by having her in our lives - she led by example and I will forever remember her kind heart and giving nature. My most recent memory of her is at our childrens 8th grade graduation 2 months ago...we were all dancing...she was all smiles. God bless you.
Mark, Missy, Meghan & Matt Stoltz
Darlene Lyell
August 8, 2013
So very sorry to here about Lori. I know she is in a better place and out of pain. Love and Prayers to her family
BRANDI DANIELS
August 8, 2013
Prayers are with Loris son , husband , and family...I worked with Lori at NASB
August 8, 2013
To The Entire Graham & Marsillo Family:
Working with Lori for many years at North Akron Savings Bank will always be one of my Greatest Memories. We shared a great deal of Laughter and Love. She was very professional in the work that she did and always willing to lend a helping hand when called upon. Her impeccable knowledge and love she held in her position as Chief Financial Officer inspired me to nickname her "Chief". She will Live Forever in my Heart. May it Comfort you to know that she sleeps Peacefully with Our Lord. Remember to keep her alive in your Hearts with the Wonderful Memories you have of her. She Loved her Family and leaves that Love with You All May The Lord Comfort you all at the difficult time. Your loss is my loss.
"With Heartfelt Sympathy"
DeDe King & Family
Karen and Paul
August 8, 2013
Rest in peace precious one. Our friend on earth; now our angel in heaven. You'll never be forgotten.
Abby Fishel
August 8, 2013
Wow--I'm so sorry to hear of Lori's passing. She was such a great friend to me since college days. I'm very sad for the whole family's loss.
JOAN LEE
August 8, 2013
SYLVIA,RITA,DAVID L,DAVID M and Family, From the bottom of my heart, my sincere condolences.Having had worked with Lori at NASB and gotten to know her has been a joy.She loved life and her family very much. She told me often how blessed she was and I feel the same way about her...blessed to have known her...She will be missed...Keeping all of you in my prayers,Joan Lee.St.Rd.NASB
Christine Gillen
August 8, 2013
I was very sad to hear of Lori's passing. I worked with her years ago at the bank and always enjoyed her wit and caring. My sympathies go out to her family. Christine Gillen
August 8, 2013
My heart aches for all of you her family. She was truly an exceptional woman and I will never forget her kindness and loving heart. I extend my deepest sympathy and will keep you all in my prayers and thoughts.
Gabriella Masturzo Neff
Steve Hailer
August 8, 2013
Lori was one of the best people I will ever know. She was the first employee I hired when I arrived at the bank in 1991 and boy did I get it right. She made me a better CEO for which I will always be grateful. My heart goes out to all of us who loved her as a close and dear friend.
Sue (Lindeman) McCulty
August 8, 2013
David and Little David
I am so sorry for the loss of such a lovely lady. Her love of life will be missed by all. I am so glad that she finally got to make her very own Thanksgiving dinner. It might sound small to some but she got so much joy out of doing it. She did it and she did it well. We all have our special memories of her and will cherish them forever. We have another Angel looking down on us. My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you. Lori RIP my friend until we meet again.
Shawn McCready
August 8, 2013
Dave and David...words cannot express how saddened we were to hear about Lori's passing. I loved Lori's sweet disposition and her outlook on life. She never had an unkind word to say about anyone...we met at Robert and David's first football meeting in the 4th grade..and remained friends every since. God Bless you both and we will all be praying for you.
Love, Jeff, Shawn, Lauren, and Robert McCready
Anna Marsillo
August 8, 2013
Dear Aunt Sylvia, Jack, Tom, Rita, Anna, to her son David and husband,
How sad we were to hear the passing of sweet Cousin Lori Ann.
I can't even bare the thought, and wish this wasn't real, but I am glad she feels no more pain.
May time soothe your soul and bring you all peace within; she would want you to be happy.
Take solace in the fact that she will never leave your thoughts and will always guide you along.
May the many wonderful memories created over the years help you during this very difficult time.
She will always live on, in the loving memories that you will carry with you forever.
She was a gem of all gems.
With Heartfelt Love and Sympathy,
Anna Marsillo, Alessia, Victoria, Anthony and Chiara
Sue (Lindeman) McCulty
August 8, 2013
David and Little David
I am so sorry that you have lost a great part of your life. Lori was always smiling and giving and bless her heart even trying to cook. I am so glad that she was finally able to accomplish her dream of cooking her very own Thanksgiving dinner. Sounds simple to some but so big for her. I will miss her smile, her laughter, and her love for life and those she loved. You will be missed. RIP until we meet again my friend.
The Morehouses
August 8, 2013
Dave and David,
We are so saddened by your loss. However, we know that Lori is now resting pain free and in peace. Remember, Mama Ice will always be supporting you.
Amy Scanlon
August 8, 2013
I worked with Lori at NASB. She always had a smile on her face.
I hope that the good memories help her family through this difficult time.
Rest in Peace.
Dee Burgy
August 8, 2013
My prayers to Dave,David & the entire Marsillo family! Lori's bright smile and caring soul will be sorely missed.Praying for friends to comfort you,faith to uphold you,and loving memories to help you smile again.
Tinka,When I think of a true frienship...I see the two of you..
Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born. — Ana Nin
August 8, 2013
I am thinking and praying for you all! I am so sad I can't be there you give you my love and hugs but will be with you in spirit! Pasqualina
Pam Petrosino
August 8, 2013
We are so deeply sorry to hear of Lori's illness and death. Always had a wonderful smile at the bank . We ended up by being neighbors in the falls. Our deepest sympathy to the family, son and husband. May she rest in peace. The Petrosino Family
Kim Oplinger
August 8, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Lori was loved by many, she was a very special person with a huge heart. We will miss her deeply. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you through this difficult time.
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Kim, Mike, Kaitlyn & Michael Oplinger
Sarah (Bish) Allison
August 8, 2013
I am saddened to hear of Lori's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I remember her so fondly and wish you all peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Lynda
August 8, 2013
you'll be missed by many...god bless you Lori...until we meet again.
August 8, 2013
Dave and David
We were very sorry to learn of Lori's passing. Her bright smile and wonderful attitude toward life will be missed by all. God bless you both and give your family strength during this difficult time.
Brian Martucci Family
Dave and Jodi Beskitt
August 8, 2013
Lori had a beautiful spirit and was never without a smile. She spread joy wherever she went and will be greatly missed my many. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
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