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Mary Mariano Obituary
Mary Lu grew up in the Pleasure Beach Area of Waterford and graduated from the former Williams Memorial Institute. She was united in marriage, to C. Anthony "Tony" Mariano on July 10, 1948, in St. Joseph Church, Tony predeceased her May 9, 2003. Mrs. Mariano enjoyed her employment at the Shaw Mansion and in central services at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital. She was a communicant of St. Joseph Parish, where she was also a Boy Scout and Girl Scout Leader. Mary Lu loved to cook and bake and made all of her children's wedding cakes. Later in life she was fortunate to travel and to enjoy UConn Girls Basketball games with her companion Bob Chabot.
She is survived by her sister Betty Meyers of California; seven children, Tony Mariano of Arizona, Sherry (Brian) Wright of Stonington, Michael (Sue) Mariano of Montville, Pattie Skeens of Massachusetts, John (Donna) Mariano of Waterford, Mary Jo (Thomas) Muscarella of Oakdale, and Tina Norton of Groton; grandchildren, Angela, Raymond, Jeffrey, AJ, Melanie, Kevin, Tyler, Chrissy, Mallory, Olivia and Kyle; 16 great-grandchildren and three great-greatgrandchildren. She was predeceased by her grandson Randy Mariano; daughter-in-law Suzanne Mariano; and eight brothers.
The family would like to give a special thanks to her caregiver Tamie and to her son John and daughter-in-law Donna for the care they provided her in the last year and a half of her life.
Her family will receive relatives and friends from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, at the Impellitteri – Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Ave., New London. The funeral will assemble at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, at Impellitteri -Malia Funeral home and proceed to a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Church. Interment to follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Donations can be made in her name to Catholic Charities or Alzheimer's Association.
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Joanne Olsen
November 24, 2021
Mary Jo & Family,
I am sorry for your loss. Your Mom and my Mom went way back and we became friends through them when you were a cheerleader at Harbor and me at Nathan Hale and then through NLHS. I fond memories of conversations with your Mom over the years at family functions as well as shopping, etc. Again, my condolences. We have another Angel looking over us! Joanne
Cathy Norton
November 22, 2021
My heart goes out to you, Tina, and Kyle and all your family. Your mom was the foundation of a beautiful family. Love and prayers to you all.
Chris Parente
November 18, 2021
I am sorry for the loss of your Mom.
I remember her as being a lovely lady. Chuck Douton was my Uncle by marriage. Ann was my Aunt.
Deepest Sympathy
Louise Tyszkiewicz
November 18, 2021
Sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with the family in your time of sorrow.
Wong and June Ark
November 17, 2021
Sorry to hear the loss of your mom. Our condolence to the Mariano family.
Stephen Gaska
November 17, 2021
John, so sorry for your loss.
eileen monroe
November 17, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gail Impellitteri-Denniston
November 16, 2021
My sincere condolences to the family. I remember her well. Very nice lady. I will remember her in my prayers.
Scott & Mary Anne Sexton
November 16, 2021
So many childhood memories of this wonderful woman. Rest in peace Mrs Mariano.
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