"Greatest wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother"
Maryann Grace Granello (nee Tirelli), 78, died Aug. 6, 2020, at Staten Island University Hospital.
Born in Sunnyside, she attended St. Sylvester School, New Dorp High School, and Staten Island Community College. She was a bookstore manager at College of Staten Island.
Maryann was devoted to her Catholic faith and the Blessed Mother. As a member of St. Teresa Church/St. Nicholas Chapel and the St. Teresa Youth Activities Association, she coached girls basketball and was a member of the mother's group and the Rosary Society.
She was a big-time Yankees fan, enjoyed crossword puzzles, bowling, playing cards, and spending lots of time with her family.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Joseph Sr.; children, Joseph Jr. (Tracey), Michele Eick (Gerard); grandchildren, Lauren Weyant (Greg), Nicole Eick, Tracy Granello, Danielle Granello, Megan Grenello, Michele Eick; great-grandson, Thomas Weyant; sister, Elizabeth Imagna; and sister-in-law, Carmella Granello. She was predeceased by her parents, Mary and Nebo Tirelli.
Visitation is Sunday, Aug. 9, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at Casey Funeral Home, 350 Slosson Ave. Services are 10:45 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, at St. Teresa Church. Interment is in Moravian Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Church of St. Teresa, 1634 Victory Blvd., Staten Island, N.Y. 10319.
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