Nedda Dolores Marus, age 90, of Pine Plains, NY passed away peaceful in the early morning hours on Thursday, June 9, 2022 in Lansing, MI, where she lived for her last 10 months. Nedda was born on July 8, 1931 in a neighboring apartment in Manhattan.
Nedda attended P.S. 116 and Italian classes through the Famee Furlane in Manhattan, NY. She attended Hunter High School and Hunter College where she earned 2 Master Degrees. Nedda taught in the elementary school at North Babylon School District and then spent most of her career as a middle school guidance counselor. She was an active member of the Famee Furlane for many years and served as the recording secretary. She loved caring for cats both indoor pets and alley cats in the city and feral cats up in the country. Words that come to mind are strong, independent, intelligent, generous, a good listening ear and self proclaimed Luddite.
Nedda is survived by her cousins Raymond Brun Del Re, Paul and Carol Brun Del Re and family, Patricia Patrizio Sumers, Alessandro Rosa (Heidi Hoistad), Louise DeCecco and Family, Gina Marus and Family, Lisa Rees and Family, James Marus and family and Carolyn Marus; survived by her godchildren Joseph DeCecco, Samantha Parks, Paul Brun Del Re, Andrea Kail and Mary Ellen Kail.
Nedda was preceded in death by her parents Ottavio and Maria (Brun Del Re) Marus , by her lifetime partner, Anthony Sperrazza, by her Godson, Marco DelToro and several close cousins, Mario and Rose, Gino and Penny, Lily, Orfeo, Bruno, Cheli and Tommy.
A visitation for Nedda will be held Wednesday, June 15, 2022 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Frederick Funeral Home, 192-15 Northern Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11358. A funeral mass will occur Thursday, June 16, 2022 from 9:45 AM to 10:30 AM at St. Robert Bellarmine, 56-15 213th Street, Bayside, NY 11364. An entombment will occur Thursday, June 16, 2022 from 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM at St. John Cemetery, 80-01 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, NY 11379.
In lieu of flowers, we are asking that anyone who is able to make donations to do so to the following organizations:
St. Jude's Children's Hospital: https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html
Alley Cat Allies: https://www.alleycat.org/make-a-donation-today/
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.frederick-fh.com for the Marus family.
