Marilyn Esposito

A lifelong resident of Stamford, CT Marilyn Norman was born July 12, 1936 in Jamaica, NY, the only child of the late William Norman and Helen McKenna Norman. She was a 1954 Stamford High School graduate and went on to study at Shorts Secretarial School before marrying Edward J. Esposito of Stamford in 1956. Together they raised five children.

Marilyn pursued a successful career as her children grew. She joined Olin Corporation in 1971 as a sales promotion coordinator and over the next 16 years she rose to become manager of the department. After retiring from Olin in 987, Marilyn launched her own marketing communications and event planning business known as Marketing Communications Consultants or MCC headquartered in Stamford. Together with her son, Edward, she successfully managed the consulting practice for another 20 years. For nine years, Marilyn was also a member of the board of directors of the New Covenant House of Hospitality, a soup kitchen serving the hungry of the Stamford area. She was awarded the St. Augustine Medal from then Bishop William Lori of the Diocese of Bridgeport for her work on the board.

In addition to her husband of 58 years, Marilyn is survived by her daughter Elaine Brown of Monroe, CT and four sons: Richard Esposito of Dallas, TX; Edward Esposito of Stamford; David Esposito and his wife Dr. Darlene Esposito of Strasburg, PA; and Michael Esposito and his wife Allison of Wilmington, NC. Her five grandchildren also survive her: Brandon, Ryan and Collin Brown of Monroe, CT and Madison and Katarina Esposito of Wilmington, NC.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 2900 Summer St, Stamford CT. Calling hours will be Tuesday, April 7th from 4pm to 8pm. A Mass of Christian burial will take place at St. Leo Parish, 24 Roxbury Rd., Stamford on Wednesday, April 8th at 10am with interment to follow at Queen of Peace Cemetery, Rock Rimmon Rd., Stamford. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested in Marilyn Esposito’s name to the New Covenant House of Hospitality, 90 Fairfield Ave., Stamford CT 06904. To leave online condolences please visit www. leopgallagherstamford.com