Ann Marie Martorana

Ann Marie (Crane) Martorana, 71, of Cazenovia passed away July 7, 2025 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania with her family by her side. Ann Marie was born on December 22, 1953 in Corning, New York to Francis and Rosemary Crane. She attended Corning East High School and Corning Community College where she received a degree in Nursing and became a Registered Nurse. She married Francis "Frank" Martorana in 1975 while Frank was still in college and in 1976, they moved to Cazenovia. They raised two sons and a daughter. They were the loves of Ann Marie's life. Early in her nursing career she worked in a cardiac intensive care unit and in geriatrics, however; she often said that her 20 plus years being part of the students' lives as "Miss M", the school nurse at Morrisville-Eaton High School was the most rewarding. Ann Marie and Frank enjoyed the Adirondacks, the family cottage on Keuka Lake and traveling the world, usually to places where there was lots of wine. Ann Marie was also devoted to her community. She sang in the Folk Ensemble at St. James Catholic Church in Cazenovia and found great satisfaction in helping with the Mustard Seed Outreach Program. She was also an artist and many of her paintings are displayed in the homes of family and friends. She relished time with her close group of "amigas" and rarely turned down the offer of a glass of wine or a vodka tonic. Cocktail hour started at 5 o'clock come hell or high water. Ann Marie is survived by her husband, Frank; her sons, Vincent (Kimberly) Martorana of Ravina, NY and Charles (Megan) Martorana of Annapolis, MD; her daughter, Rosemary (John Moglia) Martorana of Corning, NY; her sister, Margaret (Mark) LaLomia of Corning; her brother, Michael (Shelley) Crane of Corning; her step-father, Rich Negri of Corning; four grandchildren, Francis, Ryan and Lucy of Ravina and Francesco of Annapolis as well as several nieces and nephews. Ann Marie was predeceased by her father, Francis Crane and by her mother, Rosemary Crane Negri. Calling hours are 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Michael E. Brown Funeral Services, 2333 Fenner Road in Cazenovia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Friday, August 15, 2025 at St. James Catholic Church in Cazenovia. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, August 18, 2025 at St. Mary's Cemetery, 375 Park Ave. in Corning, New York. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ann Marie's memory may be made to the Mustard Seed, c/o St. James Catholic Church, 6 Green Street, Cazenovia, NY 13035. Condolences for the Martorana family may be left at www.michaelebrownfuneralservices.com.