Dr. Dr. Marie A. Connors, Phd Ed Phd Ed

Family and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Wednesday, August 13th from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere, for Dr. Marie A. Connors, Phd Ed., who passed away on Friday, August 1st, 2025, in Delray Beach, Florida. She was 95 years old. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere, at 11:00 a.m. followed by interment in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody.

Marie was born in Revere on April 29, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Antonina (Quagenti) Aloisi. Marie was raised, educated and spent most of her life in Revere.

Marie's passion for education led her to further her education following high school. She attended Salem State College where she earned a bachelor's degree in teaching and education, two master's degrees, and a CAGS Degree in Educational leadership. From there, she would go on to receive her Doctorate degree in education from Nova University in Florida. Once Marie completed her studies, she married her husband, Gary, in 1978.

For 40 years, Marie devoted herself to the students of Revere by serving in the Revere Public School system, beginning her career as a teacher at Lincoln School before becoming Principal at the Louis Pasteur School in Beachmont. She also served as Principal of the Beachmont Veterans Memorial School and The Paul Revere School.

Marie was a proud member of the Sons of Italy and The Dante Alighieri Society, she enjoyed knitting and crocheting, and had an avid love for animals, especially dogs. Marie was adventurous and loved to travel to many countries all over the world with her husband, Gary. Marie also had a passion for music and was a talented piano player. Above all she loved her family and cherished the time she spent with them.

Marie was the loving wife of the late Gary W. Connors, with whom she shared 42 years of marriage until his passing on November 29, 2020. She is the dear sister of Joseph A. Aloisi of Salem and his late wife Marie D. Aloisi. Beloved aunt of Gina M. DeSisto and her husband Darren J. of Revere, and Mark J. Aloisi of Boynton Beach, Florida. She is the cherished grandaunt of Matthew J., Emily M., Ryan A. and the late Andrew J. She is also lovingly survived by her devoted friends Rob and Stacie Testa and her dedicated caregiver, Sharon Adonis.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Windows of Hope, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215.