In 1965, she met Raymond Besignano at Chemical Bank, where they both worked. They were married, December 8, 1967 and together raised three children, Thomas, Angela and Raymond, Jr. on Staten Island.
In 1982, the family moved to Marlboro, NJ and in 2014 Ray and Maryann moved to Chandler, AZ.
Maryann is survived by her husband of 50 years, three children, two daughters-in-law, Margherita Besignano and Debra Trotter, whom she loved as her own, and her pride and joy four grandchildren; Katherine, Stefanie, Victoria and Raymond III.
During the 1970’s, Maryann was a top preforming manager for Tupperware Home Parties and later worked for Fidelity Bank.
Maryann and Ray enjoyed traveling. They drove cross country many times though she frequently white knuckled the arm rest on narrow mountain roads. She also loved their vacations in Cancun, making friends, sharing stories and especially the Pina Coladas.
She loved her Yankees and enjoyed playing slots in Las Vegas.
Most of all she enjoyed entertaining family and friends at home. Everyone thought she made the best “Sunday Gravy” and especially her famous brownies. She possessed a unique sense of humor and treated all who visited like family.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Ann’s Church in Dongan Hills followed by a ceremony in Moravian Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers family requests donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.