Marianne was born in New York City and married Vince in 1973. They moved to Fresno after a series of company transfers.
Marianne chose the old fashioned simple life of being a stay-at-home mother and wife. She was an animal lover.
Her favorite place was the California coast where she could look at the ocean and hear the sound of the waves.
Marianne is survived by her husband Vince; and daughter Katrina.
Visitation will be held at Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Funeral Home, on Thursday, August 4, 2011, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Visitation will be held at Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Funeral Home, on Friday, August 5, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. A Funeral Service will follow at 11:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Fresno Memorial Gardens.
Remembrances may be made to SPCA Animal Shelter, 103 South Hughes Ave., Fresno, Ca 93706.