Mariann Baker Casablanca

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MARIANN BAKER CASABLANCA November 6, 1940 - April 13, 2011 Mariann Casablanca, age 70, of Greenacres, FL passed away peacefully on April 13, 2011. Born in Bridgeport, CT, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Pato Baker. Mariann attended Central High School in Bridgeport and married her high school sweetheart, Sebastian, in 1958. Mariann and Sebastian moved their family to Florida in 1982. She worked in the family business, Scotti Auto Center, and then went on to work for Palm Beach County School Food Service, as a cafeteria manager. Mariann worked at Manatee Elementary School. She was a member of the Living Word Lutheran Church in Lantana, FL. and the United Church of Christ in Bridgeport, CT. Survivors include her beloved husband of 52 years, Sebastian Casablanca; her children, John A. Casablanca of Lantana, Debra Casablanca of Lantana, Linda Kirshberger and her husband, Steven of Arkansas, and Sandy Anderson and her husband, Richard of Lake Worth. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, John S. Casablanca and Bridgit Mclellan, Joseph and Gabriella Bahr, Lainey Kirshberger, and Spencer and Shawn Anderson, and three great-grandchildren, Giovanni Casablanca, and Amber and Ryan Mclellan. Mariann also leaves behind her aunt, Irene Pato Willey, of Trumbull, CT and sister-in-law, Sandra Casablanca of Shelton, CT along with several cherished cousins, nieces, nephews and family members. Visitation will take place on Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM with a Memorial Service immediately following at Palm Beach National Chapel, 10055 Heritage Farms Road, Lake Worth, 33449. (561) 967-1200 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries