Maria Crescentini

Maria is survived by her loving husband Alfredo and their two children Lillian (Nick) Pomponio and Eddie. She was the proud Nonna of Nick (Courtney), Joseph, and Bianca (Thomas); beloved BisNonna of George, Luca, Stella, and Sienna. She will also be missed by her siblings Teresina, Marino (Valerie), and Guiseppe-Joe (Dawn).

On April 8, 1955, Maria immigrated to the United States with her mother, Assunta Venturini, and siblings Teresina, Marino, and Guiseppe-Joe. Her father, Antonio Venturini, immigrated to America earlier to prepare to bring his family. Maria was a seamstress and worked at several restaurants.

Maria met her husband Alfredo and they married on July 11, 1959.

She found joy in her passions. Maria was a fabulous cook and everything was made from scratch with love. She enjoyed cooking for her family, friends, and neighbors and gifting them fresh vegetables from her large garden, which she proudly tended to. Maria also cared for playing card games with her friends, you could find her with them on the weekends. Alfredo and Maria were avid bowlers and in a league for several years.

During their younger years, Maria and Alfredo belonged to the San Marino Club in Troy. They loved going to the events and celebrations held there.

A visitation will be held Sunday, March 23, from 2:00-8:00pm at Harry J Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd, Livonia, MI 48152, with a rosary service at 7:00pm. She will lie in state Monday, March 24, from 10:00-10:30am at St Colette Catholic Church, 17600 Newburgh Rd, Livonia, MI 48152, followed by a funeral mass beginning at 10:30am. She will be laid to rest at St Hedwig Cemetery and Mausoleum.

Donations in Maria's memory are appreciated to the American Heart Association.