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Marilyn Casella Obituary
Poughkeepsie - Marilyn E. Casella, a resident of Poughkeepsie, entered into rest Sunday, April 5, 2015 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. She was 70.
Daughter of the late Joseph and Wilamina Lappe O'Malley, she was born February 18, 1945 in the Bronx. She married David L. Casella on April 26, 1969 in the Bronx. Mr. Casella preceded her in death on June 21, 1997.
Prior to her retirement, Marilyn worked in Outpatient Scheduling at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. She was a parishioner of St. Martin de Porres Church in Poughkeepsie. She was selfless, always thinking of others before herself. She was a family person and treasured time spent together, especially at holidays. Her grandchildren were the center of her universe, spending as much time with them as she could. Marilyn will be remembered as a caring mother, an adoring grandmother, a loving sister and aunt, a good person and friend.
She is survived by her sons, David Casella and his wife, Danielle of Poughkeepsie and Andrew Casella and his wife, Nicole of Poughkeepsie; her sister, Patricia McFadden and her husband, Michael of Long Branch, New Jersey; her grandchildren, Gabrielle and Cooper Casella and Brady, Cole and Hayley Casella; three nieces and one nephew.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, April 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Straub, Catalano & Halvey Funeral Home, 55 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 10 at St. Martin de Porres Church, 118 Cedar Valley Road, Poughkeepsie.
Interment will follow at Wappingers Rural Cemetery, West Main Street, Wappingers Falls.
Memorial donations in Marilyn's name may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
To send a personal condolence, please visit our website at www.StraubCatalanoHalvey.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marilyn Casella
Christian Augienello
April 7, 2015
My deepest condolences to Andy and his family for the loss of his mother. Andy is a great person to work with and an overall terrific guy. I could only imagine how hard this is knowing how much a son loves his mother.
May Mrs. Casella rest in peace.
Debbie Ledrich
April 10, 2015
Dear David, Andrew and families: We are out of town and heard of your Mom's passing. She was a wonderful woman and a dear neighbor. I am sure your Dad was waiting to hug her as she entered Heaven's gates. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Debbie and Bob Ledrich
April 9, 2015
We are thinking of you all, sending love and hugs. You are in our prayers and in our hearts. - Megan, Anthony and Arden
Pamela & Louis Pagan
April 8, 2015
Our deepest Sympathies to the entire Casella Family
Mike Loschiavo
April 8, 2015
To the entire Casella family, my thoughts and prays are with you all during this time of sorrow. My deepest condolences.
Celia Boulle
April 7, 2015
The Boulle Family sends its deepest sympathies to the Casella Family.
Jennifer sutter
April 7, 2015
I also worked with Marilyn. she would give the person the shirt off her back. her smile was infectious. she is going to be missed greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Kiki
April 7, 2015
Marilyn and I worked together at Vassar, she was always a thoughtful individual who loved her co-workers along with life itself. You will be missed Marilyn, RIP!
Kiki
Pam B
April 7, 2015
Marilyn and I worked together at Vassar. She was always helpful and just a caring , wonderful woman. She was always thinking of everyone else. She will be missed. My deepest sympathy to her family.
Donny Pacelli
April 6, 2015
I'm going to miss hearing you talking about your grandchildren and how much you loved them and seeing your smile every time I saw you..very kindhearted person that is going to be greatly missed.....
RIP Mrs C.
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