Maria graduated from hairdressing school and received a cosmetology degree. She was married to Joseph Iannello on February 5, 1955. Maria had a passion for cooking and sewing.
Maria is survived by her daughter, Vincenza (Albert) Antonacchio; grandchildren, Marcello Aquino (Lorrain) and Sabrina Aquino; great-grandchildren, Joseph, Jackson, Elena, Zachary, and Marcellino, sisters, Josephine, Leila, and Jenny, and brothers, Michael and Salvatore.
Visitation will be held at Robert Toale and Sons Funeral Home at Palms Memorial Park, 170 Honore Ave, Sarasota, FL 34232, US, on March 29, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and again on March 29, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
A Funeral Mass will be held at Saint Martha Catholic Church, 200 N Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, US, on March 30, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.
A Committal Service will be held at Palms Memorial Park, 170 Honore Ave, Sarasota, FL 34232, US, on March 30, 2026, from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm.
In respect of Holy Week, kindly do not send flowers. Potted plants are welcome.