Marilyn Pecoraro Obituary

Marilyn Pecoraro, 85
WINDHAM - Marilyn Pecoraro, 85, of Windham, passed away July 7, 2017. Marilyn was born in Bennington, Vt. on Dec 30, 1931, the only child of Carl and Doris Hill.
She attended schools in Vermont, Massachusetts, New York, and Maine, graduating from South Portland High in 1949. She worked beside her mother for New England Telephone on the old switchboards and was part of the conversion of the dial system. She left to start a family and returned to the phone company and worked in Directory assistance where she was promoted to supervisor then management. She traveled to Rutland, Manchester and Haverhill where she retired to care for her elderly farther. She continued to work as an operator for a local answering service Professional Communications part time up in to her late 70's.
She was an avid bowler for 40 years. Starting with candlepins and then Ten pins where at one point she did both at the same time literally. She was the secretary for the Monday Mixed league for five years and enjoyed traveling to bowl in the National tournaments all over the country. She loved watching Melissa and Gene bowl and often accompanied them on trips to Vegas and Reno. She loved those one armed bandits! She enjoyed knitting until she found the computer. She loved to make cards and family calendars, she could convert cassettes to CD's, even record herself playing the organ. She loved the keyboard that was given to her by the pastor of the SWCC. She said it changed her life. Marilyn was a member of the South Windham Community Church where she played the organ.
She leaves behind five children, Patricia Sando and Ralph, Karen Russell, Eugene Pecoraro, Melissa D'Alfonso and Nicholas, Carl Pecoraro; stepchildren, Laura Pecoraro and Donn, and Peter and Nancy Margiloff and Susan Margiloff. She had nine grandchildren; and 19 great- grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Thursday July 13, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the South Windham Community Church, 31 Main St., Windham, followed by a memorial service at 6:00 p.m. Following the service a reception will be held at the church.
To express condolences or to participate in Marilyn's online tribute please visit www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com

Those wishing to remember Marilyn may make gifts in her name to:
South Windham
Community Church
31 Main St.
Windham, ME 04062

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Jul. 11, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Marilyn Pecoraro

13 Entries

July 17, 2017

To The Family,
I have fond memories of your mom and
Uncle Carl/ She would drag you kids
to my Golf Tournaments! Laughs and
many lobsters in Windham Maine! RIP/
Lynford Bourn

Patti Rowe

July 12, 2017

Melissa & Gene,
So, so sorry to hear about your mom. She was a fantastic lady, a great supervisor, and a real snazzy dresser! I have thought of her often. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Diane Miller

July 12, 2017

Gene, Melissa, so sorry for your loss..

Art Piteau

July 12, 2017

May God rest Marilyn and bless her family in such time of great loss and sorrow. Marilyn was also a great fan of local women's softball and attended many of her daughter Melissa's games, but rooted for all of the players whom I had the distinct honor to coach. Thousands of thanks to a team mom, Marilyn.

Janet Flaherty

July 12, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Marilyn was such a pleasure to work with. I worked with Melissa and Gene as well.

Arthur n Maryanne Nye

July 11, 2017

Gene, our deepest sympathy to you and your family,know your in our thoughts and prayers.

Susan Worthley curtis

July 11, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss! I remember your mom and what a beautiful lady she was . She was always a good friend to my mom and dad and always good neighbors!

July 11, 2017

Gene, Melissa and family, My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your beautiful mother. It was a great pleasure to work with her and she was a great supervisor! She was so full of life and energy. Thought of her often after retirement. May she Rest in Peace. Donna Bryant

July 11, 2017

Melissa, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was a real fine lady. Know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May she rest in peace.

Diane Farrar

July 11, 2017

So sorry for your loss.

Linda Lincoln

July 11, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Marilyn was a special lady.Back in the day we enjoyed fun times together

Paula Armstrong

July 11, 2017

Melissa and family,

I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother.

May your family and friends provide you comfort during this time.

With Sympathy,
Paula Armstrong

Spring Davignon

July 11, 2017

Marilyn, I called her Ma, I've known her for 35 years. She gave me many bowling tips through the years, mostly, she told me "what not to do"..LOL, she was a true gem that was very family oriented, and that included her bowling family as well. She will be missed, it was a pleasure knowing this classy lady.
Love, Spring, or "Springley" as she called me.

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