Marjorie Fusci

Marjorie Lane Fusci passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024 with her daughter Donna by her side. She was 98 years old. Born on October 22, 1926, she was the daughter of LaVeeda Miller Lane and Benjamin Harry Lane.

Marjorie is survived by her children, Donna Catherine Fusci and Dominic Thomas Fusci. She also leaves behind her grandchildren Damon Brice Tackett (Amanda), Tristan Tackett Melton and Dominic Anthony Fusci II. She also leaves behind her great granddaughters Indira and Waverly Melton as well as her devoted niece Deloris Sanders Mungo (Stewart).

She was preceded in death by her husband Dominic Anthony Fusci , her oldest daughter Toni Fusci Tackett, her sister Dorothy Lane Sanders and her beloved nephew Henry (Butch) Clifton Moore.

During World War II, she served our country working at the Charleston Naval Base which built and repaired scores of warships and transports for the Allied cause. She was proud to be part of the “Greatest Generation”.

Marjorie was a woman of grace, independence and quiet strength. When she met Dominic Anthony Fusci from New York on a blind date, she had no idea he was a well-known football star attending the University of South Carolina on a scholarship. To Marjorie, his fame meant nothing – she saw him simply as a man, not as the figure everyone else admired. It was her genuine nature and refusal to be swayed by status that drew Dominic to her, but winning her heart was no easy feat. Marjorie knew her worth and made sure that anyone who loved her did too.

For 64 years, Marjorie built a life full of love, memories and purpose, defining their partnership through her steady presence and unwavering commitment. After Dominic’s passing in 2012, Marjorie’s strength shone even brighter as she chose to remain in their cherished home, finding comfort in the space they had shared. Fittingly, she passed away in the same bedroom where Dominic had left this world, a testament to her enduring love and the remarkable life she had crafted on her own terms.

In her earlier years of marriage, she kept the schedules and the hours of Dom and other men who officiated the sports events across the 46 counties of South Carolina, but her true passion was being a homemaker and taking care of her beloved family.

Marjorie was a lifetime member of the Catholic faith and attended Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Church. As the parish grew, there was the need to build St. Joseph’s Catholic Church which was dedicated in 1949. Marjorie was very active with the Saint Joseph’s Parish and School, volunteering to work in the school cafeteria and was a member of the O’Brien Women’s Guild. She also served as a troop leader for the St. Joseph’s Brownie Troop #105.

Marjorie lived a full and meaningful life, and always strived to be there for others. She will be missed but will never be forgotten!

A Memorial Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 31, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church columbarium. A reception will follow at the St. Joseph Administration Building in the social hall.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial to either of the following charities: St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3600 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205, or Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC 29212.

Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family. Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com