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MARILYN ROTELLA Obituary
Ocala - Marilyn Ann Rotella, passed away on July 17th 2014 after a brief illness. Marilyn was born in New York City, New York on June 20th 1939 to her late parents John E Hickey Sr. and Kathryn Hennessey Hickey.
She was married to Saverio (Sam) Rotella on September 16, 1962 and was a dedicated homemaker.
She survived by her husband Sam; two sons Eugene Joseph, Christopher John and their wives Tina and Carrie. Marilyn was the proud grandma of Joseph Eugene and proud nana of Emily Paige and Olivia Morgan. She was predeceased by her son, Joseph Richard.
Marilyn enjoyed ceramics and travel. She recently fulfilled a lifelong dream and visited Ireland.
Services will be held on Friday, July 25, 2014 at 11 a.m. at St. Jude Catholic Community, 443 Marion Oaks Dr., Ocala, FL 34473, (352) 347-0154.
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Patricia Connolly Martin
July 17, 2022
Always remembered, Marilyn, my high school friend. May she rest in peace.
Patricia Martin
July 17, 2021
Marilyn was my pal in high school. She will never be forgotten. May she rest in peace.
Patricia Martin
July 17, 2019
I will always remember my friendship with Marilyn from our high school years. I am sure she is in a better place watching over her precious family. May she rest in eternal peace.
Maggie (formerly Doherty) Kirby
August 6, 2014
With strange coincidence I came upon this very sad news. Dear Rotella family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of you from your brief years across the street from Jim and I in Beaconsfield. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Rich & Jay
July 26, 2014
We are sad to hear of Marilyn's passing. Sending prayers to the Rotella family at your time of sorrow.
adele Kiefer
July 25, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the family of Marilyn, we were high school friends at BSA and just recently reconnected I am deeply saddened by her loss.
Pam Greaney
July 24, 2014
Marilyn, I am deeply saddens to learn of your passing. We have had the most amazing long-distances friendship. Your kindness to me after Jim died will never be forgotten. To Sam, Gene and Chris and your families, I send my deepest sympathies.
Mike and Kym. Devine
July 23, 2014
What a special, kind and happy person ,she was always so kind to our family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Christopher John
July 23, 2014
Mom...no words can express how much you will be missed.
tina Rotella
July 23, 2014
Love you Mom Rotella! You will be missed! We had good Times! Best mother in law ever. Love Tina
July 23, 2014
Heartfelt sympathy to the Rotella family. We shared many fond memories as girls in the Bronx . Third cousins but Marilyn's family was very special to the Byrne family.
Carol Byrne-Rehman
July 23, 2014
My deepest sympathy to all the family. I am sorry we hadn't gotten to see each other. She is in God's hands.
Patricia Connolly Martin
July 23, 2014
Condolences to Marilyn's family at this sad time. We were friends through Blessed Sacrament Academy, our high school in Yonkers, NY Rest in peace dear lady, gone too soon,
July 23, 2014
We are so sorry to hear about Marilyn's passing. We will keep her family and friends in our thoughts and prayers.
Lois and Jack Mitchell
Dee Bowen
July 23, 2014
Heaven has gained another angel. R.i.P. Marilyn. We love you and your fammily
Gene & Chris Rotella
July 23, 2014
We love you mom! Gene and Chris
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