Marisa Vittum

Marisa Vittum obituary, Wakefield, MA

Marisa Vittum

Marisa Vittum Obituary

Visit the McDonald Funeral Home - Wakefield website to view the full obituary.

Marisa Vittum, of Middleton and formerly of Lynnfield died October 26, 2024 at age 73. 

She was born in Malden, MA on March 3, 1951 and was the daughter of the late Leo and Helen (Kaljikian) Maghakian. 

Marisa was raised in Lynnfield and was a graduate of Lynnfield High School, Class of 1969. Mrs. Vittum was a cosmetician and worked for many years for both the Filene’s and Macy’s Department and was a co-owner of an Eye Natural store. Marisa was full of love, laughter, and she touched the lives of all who knew her. Her passion for live music was contagious and we’ll miss the dancing. Her absence leaves a void in our hearts, but her memories will stay with us forever. 

She was the wife of the late Mark Vittum. She is survived by her son Alec Vittum and Courtney of Merrimac, sister of Krista Rahill and brother-in-law Michael of East Sandwich and the late Daria Maghakian. 

Her Funeral Service will be held in the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Avenue, Wakefield on Tuesday, November 5 at 11:00 am. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 9:00am. Relatives and friends are invited.

In lieu of flowers, donations a can be made to St. Jude’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN, 38105.


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McDonald Funeral Home - Wakefield

19 Yale Avenue, Wakefield, MA 01880

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