Marian Wilkinson Casazza, age 75, passed away peacefully on August 8th, 2024 in Encinitas, CA. She was born on August 12,1948 in Oakridge, Tennessee to Janice Thuli Wilkinson and Vice Admiral Eugene Parks Wilkinson.
Marian moved around often in her early years with her three brothers who followed their father’s naval career. Marian eventually met her husband Frank Casazza in Okinawa, Japan and they were married in Norfolk, Virginia in 1970. She subsequently graduated from San Diego State with a degree in Child Development, and minor in Psychology in 1972.
Marian had two sons, Brian Casazza and Eric Casazza and for many years resided in Mercer Island, Washington. After raising the boys, Marian worked as an Asst. Manager of Wells Fargo in Del Mar, and as the Vice President of Operations for QAI, a certifier of organic foods.
Marian was a kind and creative person who loved hiking and gardening. She volunteered as a docent at Torrey Pines and was a member of the Del Mar Garden Society. Marian was also a talented artist who worked in a variety of mediums throughout her life including sculpture, collage, and poetry. Often making beautiful works of art from materials she collected from her walks. She continued to write poetry until her passing. Marian was a devoted mother and very loyal to her family. She was an avid cat lover, and always had a Siamese companion by her side.
She is survived by her sons, Brian and Eric Casazza, her ex-husband Frank Casazza, her three brothers Skipper, Stephen and Rodney Wilkinson, and her five grandchildren Jake, Lucas, Ryder, Carlee, and Tyler Casazza.
Family, friends, and others are invited to St. Peters Church, 1 Parish Ln, Del Mar, CA 92014 for a service and celebration of life on August 26th at 11 am.
Monday August 26th, 11 am
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
1 Parish Ln, Del Mar, CA 92014
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