Mariann Cilurso Obituary
Born in Chicago, Illinois to Robert and Marion (Jones) Walker, Mariann lived in Aurora, Illinois before she moved to New Jersey and settled in Hamburg. Mariann was employed at the Custom Shop (Morley Shirt Factory) in Franklin, NJ as the assistant controller for 31 years until they closed in 2001.
During her life she was an avid bowler achieving numerous trophies and top scores of 300. She also enjoyed bingo, reading, crosswords, crochet, needlepoint and lottery tickets. She also liked to spend time with her boyfriend, Daniel Esposito.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Cindy Kesslinger and her brother, Michael Walker.
Mariann leaves fond memories to her daughter, Catherine Cilurso VanTassel and her husband, Michael of Hamburg, her son, Thomas Cilurso Sr., and his wife Michelle of Franklin. She was the cherished grandmother to Thomas Cilurso jr., Kyle VanTassel and Pauline VanTassel. Loving great grandmother to Mason Cilurso. Mariann will be especially missed by Daniel Esposito, whom she loved dearly.
The family will hold a celebration of life at a later date. Cremation is private. Funeral arrangements are under the care of F. John Ramsey Funeral Home, One Main Street, Franklin, NJ. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fergusonfuneralhomesnj.com
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