Elda M. "Dolly" Marrollo

Elda M. "Dolly" Marrollo obituary

Elda M. "Dolly" Marrollo

Elda Marrollo Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by O'Leary Funeral Home Ltd. on Nov. 18, 2025.

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Elda M. "Dolly" Marrollo, 95, of Newtown Square, PA passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025.

Dolly was a first generation American from an Italian immigrant family, daughter of the late Joseph and Teresa (Prescenza) Marrollo and was born in Philadelphia, on March 14th, 1930. She was a High School graduate of John W. Hallahan's Catholic High School for Girls in Philadelphia and worked for Conrail Railroad Company for almost 20 years. Also member of St. Eugene's Parish in Primos Pa. Dolly was a big sports fan, she looked forward to her post game discussions of the Phillies and Eagles games with her nieces and nephews. She was even a bigger fan of her family though, often commenting that her brothers inherited all the good looks. Dolly was modest to admit, she had quite the good looks herself. She commented recently that she was looking forward to seeing her family again soon, she was at peace with the road ahead.

Dolly is preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Teresa, her brothers Nick, Vick (Clarkie), and Tony (Anthony) Marrollo, wife Geraldine, her beloved sister Lucy and her husband Otto Spano and niece, Tara Marrollo.

She is survived by 6 nieces and nephews, and their families: Teresa (Marrollo) Giancanterino, Joyce Marrollo, Ed Spano (Catherine), Joe Spano (Ruthann), Tracy Lawrance (Howard), Todd Marrollo, great nieces and great nephews, Christopher Giancanterino (Patricia), Melissa McShane (Brian), Angela Bradley (Christopher), Laura Lawrance (Matt Benn), and Howard Lawrance IV. She is also survived by many great, great nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Visitation Friday, November 21, 2025 beginning at 9:30am at St. Eugene Catholic Church, 200 S. Oak Ave. Primos, PA 19018 followed by her Funeral Mass at 10:30am in the Church. Int. SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery.

In Lieu of Flowers contributions can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis TN 38105.

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