Marie was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 23, 1931 to Patrick and Rose Gramacci. She adored music her whole life. She initially learned how to play cello in high school, and advanced to playing piano and organ. Marie could sing beautifully and enjoyed singing at church and with the Sweet Adelines as an active member for many years. Above all else, Marie's family was her greatest joy. She had so much love and dedication not just for her own children and their families, but also for her sister and nieces. She never hesitated to do what she could to ensure that they felt loved and cared for. Her beautiful spirit will be cherished and deeply missed by her family and friends.
Marie was the beloved wife of the late Gerald; Loving mother of Michael (Kathy), Kevin (Tracy), Tom (Pennie) and Lynne Schmidt (Jim); Cherished grandmother of Richard (Anna), Daniel, Kyle Marie, Rachel Trimble (Brian), Jamie Schmidt and Marty Schmidt; Treasured great-grandma of Michael Alexander, Rosie Jayne Trimble; Beloved aunt of Kim Sacco (Dominic), Missy Christoff (Duane), Jill Jablonski and Becky Jablonski. Marie was preceded in death by her sister Sylvia Jablonski and niece Natalie Kovacheff.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 from 2-8 PM, with a rosary and scripture service at 7 PM at Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes Road, Clinton Township, Michigan 48038. A funeral mass will follow on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 11 AM, with a brief in-state gathering beginning at 10:30 AM at St. Francis-St. Maximilian Church, 62811 New Haven Road, Ray Twp, Michigan 48096. A committal service will take place at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Twp following the funeral mass.
