Marilyn, affectionately known as Malsey, was born to the late Felix and Rose (Mobilia) Mollica, June 16, 1937, in Waltham, MA. She graduated from Waltham High School in 1955 and went on to work at . She loved to sing duet and auditioned for a couple of talent shows.
At the age of 20 she married the love of her life the late Albert J. Timo , Sr. and bought their first home in Waltham, MA. Before relocating to Wareham, Ma. and then settling in Bourne, MA.
Marilyn was loved very much by the Bourne community and you could be sure that even if you just met her she was giving you a huge hug. She would say handshakes were for strangers. Marilyn had a few loves one being children, so she accepted a job at Otis Middle School where she was a teacher aid. She adored this job and all the great friends that soon became extended family. Marilyn was also an active member of St. John’s Parish in Pocasset, MA. where she taught CCD, was a Eucharistic minister and heavily involved in the Cursillo movement along with the ECHO program of Cape Cod. When moving to Naples, FL., she also became a teacher aid with the TAPPS (Teenagers as Parents Program) in Collier County School system where she retired.
Other loves of Marilyn’s were dancing, singing, the beach and going for dinner. She also loved going to Broadway shows and had season tickets. Marilyn was always dressed for the occasion and never left the house without looking her best. She loved having parties and especially loved family Friday pizza night. If you were in town, you were definitely invited for a night of laughs and hugs. Of course, anyone who really knew Marilyn knew where they could find her on Friday nights under the Timo Tower lights. Football was her passion. Screaming and cheering, you knew she was there.
Marilyn is predeceased by her 1st son Albert J. Timo, Jr. and survived by 4 children: Angela Timo Pennell/husband Randolph A. Pennell, Anthony J. Timo/wife Nancy Cabral Timo and Andrew J. Timo/Lisa Bartoletta Timo and Derek J. Timo/Jenna Timo and grandchildren Nichole/Ryan Raftery, Nicholas/Jill Jones and Matthew Jones, Gianna Timo, James Timo, Andolina Timo and several great grandchildren.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday April 13th from 2-4 pm & 7-9 pm and service on Friday April 14, 2023 at 10:30 am at the Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home, 40 MacArthur Blvd, Bourne, MA 02532 with a burial service to follow at the Massachusetts National Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her late husband Albert J. Timo, Sr.
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