Marie R. Fumich

Sadly, Marie R. Fumich passed away at Sibley Memorial Hospital on November 5th at the age of 83, and was surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her three children Paul Romano III and wife Gail, Sheila Liljenquist-Buckley and husband Kevin, and Frank Fumich and wife Chelsea. Born to the parents of Genevieve and Frank Musci on December 27, 1930 in Clarksburg, WV, Marie graduated from Victory High School in 1948 . For 46 years, Marie was the beloved wife of the late George Fumich. In 1961 she and her family moved to northern Virginia where her husband received an appointment with the Department of Interior, and later became the Assistant Secretary for the Department of Energy. She leaves behind three children, 5 grandchildren (Jason, Brandon, Christian Liljenquist, and Ava and Grace Fumich), and 4 step grandchildren (Sybil, Erica, Julie, and Jackie). Marie's sister, Sheila, preceded her in death. For many years she was an active member of the choir at St. Anne's Parish in Arlington. When in West Virginia, she frequented St. James Church with her mother and aunt Arlene. Traveling to Maiori Italy, visiting her family and dear friends in Clarksburg, and being a devoted and loving grandmother were her deepest passions.

The family will be receiving friends at the Murphy Funeral Home in Falls Church for a wake on Sunday, November 9 from 2:00-4:00, and from 6:00-8:00pm (1102 West Broad Street Falls Church, VA 22046). A funeral mass will be held at St. Anne's Parish on Monday, November 10, at 10:00 a.m. (5300 10th St N, Arlington, VA 22205).