Marion Theresa Franciose

Marion Theresa Franciose, 85, born April 14, 1941, in Newark, New Jersey, passed away on June 21, 2026. A resident of Spring Hill, Florida, Marion will be remembered with deep respect and enduring affection by all who knew and loved her.

Marion’s life was marked by steady devotion to family and the kind of determination that builds something lasting. She was the owner of Tony's Pizza Time & Bakery, a restaurant and bakery that reflected her diligence and care—work shaped by pride, consistency, and a generous spirit.

On July 14, 1960, Marion married her loving husband, Anthony Leonard Franciose. Together they shared a life rooted in commitment and family. Marion was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony, son, Jimmy, and her sister, Margie. She is survived by her brothers, Johnny, Billy, and Walter; her son, Anthony; and her daughters, Lisa and Theresa. She is also survived by her seventeen grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren, each a living continuation of the love and strength she gave so freely.

In quieter moments, Marion found joy in simple pleasures and familiar rhythms—playing cards, working word puzzles, and tending to gardening with patient attention. Music was never far from her heart: oldies on the jukebox, the sounds of 50s music, and the voices of Sonny and Cher. Elvis was her favorite, and when the right song came on, Marion’s love of dancing made the moment feel brighter, lighter, and full of life.

A celebration of life will take place in August 2026 on a date that is to be announced.