November 12, 1944 – November 3, 2026
Marie Ann Faustini, 81, of Spring Hill, Florida, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on November 12, 1944, in the Bronx, New York, Marie was the daughter of Ralph and Amelia Ruffolo. She lived for many years in South Plainfield, New Jersey, before relocating to Spring Hill, Florida. Marie worked in the banking industry and was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend.
Marie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Louis Faustini, and her parents, Ralph and Amelia Ruffolo.
She is survived by her daughter, Debra Balcolm; her sons, Louis C. Faustini and his wife, Christine, and Michael Faustini; her seven grandchildren, Jenifer (Victor), Kaitlyn (Bryan), Joseph, Madison (William), Dominic, Ava Rose, and Isabelle; her five great-grandchildren, Theadora, Cassian, Thomas, Emiliana, and Rowan; and her nephew, Anthony Faustini.
Though she will be deeply missed, Marie's love and legacy will live on through the family and friends whose lives she touched.
Visitation will take place from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on November 18, 2026 at Merritt Funeral Home Spring Hill Chapel, 4095 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34609.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00am on November 19, 2026 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church, 5030 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34609. A Graveside Service will follow at 12:30pm at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513.
