Marylyn was born in Troy, N.Y. on January 16, 1952 to the late Otto and Helen Ciavardoni. Raised in Lansingburgh, she was a graduate of Catholic Central High School, Class of 1970. At just 16 years old she met her future husband Raymond. They were married on August 21, 1971 at St. Augustine’s Church in the Burgh. This past year they celebrated 49 years of marriage and over 50 years together, which is an amazing accomplishment in today’s world.
Marylyn dedicated herself to raising her son and was a homemaker for many years. She was a fierce interior decorator and designer who had a real eye for fashion. She loved watching old black and white movies and detective dramas with Raymond. Later in life after Raymond retired, they moved to Florida to escape the harsh winters in New York and enjoy year round sunshine. Marylyn appreciated the Florida weather when she would go for a ride in her red ’99 Ford Mustang, equipped with a Superman license plate.
Marylyn is also survived by her brother Paul Ciavardoni and brother and sister-in-law John and Kelly Ciavardoni along with several beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and her best friend Nancy Marchione. Marylyn was also blessed with two grandchildren, Eden and Brighton Miller, who she cherished. In true grandmother fashion, she would arrive with a present every time she saw them. Eden adored Mare’s jewelry, always commenting on her earrings or necklaces. Brighton was obsessed with Mare’s tattoos, even wanting to put on two temporary snake tattoos to “be like Mare”.
She will be deeply missed by her family and friends but we take peace in knowing that she will no longer feel any pain or be forced to battle several ailments which challenged her these last years. She is at peace and has rejoined her parents, aunts, uncles and friends. As her final act, Marylyn gave the gift of life by being an organ donor. At this time there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in Marylyn’s honor be made to the American Diabetes Association or the National Pancreas Foundation.
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