Marie is survived by her three children, Thomas J.(Ronald), Stephen P. (Mary), Marie F. Portner (Robert). Fond grandmother of seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Her husband, Frank and soul mate of 52 years passed in 2001. They met in NYC moved to Syosset, NY. After retirement they moved to Sand Key, Clearwater FL. Marie worked as an accountant and was PTA President at her children's elementary school. Marie loved to entertain and was known for her outstanding Italian Specialties. Marie was Treasurer, Event Planner and Fund Raiser at St. Brendan's Catholic Church in Clearwater FL. where she received the St. Jude Medal for her charitable work.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Brendan's Catholic Church at 245 Dory Passage, Clearwater, FL 33767 or St. Peter Claver Catholic School at 1401 N. Governor St., Tampa, FL 33602.
A memorial mass will be held in Marie's honor on Saturday, February 2nd, 2019 at 11am at St. Brendan's Catholic Church.
