Dorothy E. Marrone (nee Pelletier), 87, of Blauvelt, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Friday, October 4, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Frank P. Marrone. Cherished mother of Robert and his wife Kathleen of Orangeburg and Paul and his wife Nancy of Blauvelt. Adored grandmother of Robert, Matthew and his wife Marisa, Lisa Connolly and her husband Christopher, Scott and his wife Tina, Christina Albin and her husband Christopher and Alyson. Dear sister of the late Edmund Pelletier. Loving Aunt to Suzie Chayt & Steven Pelletier. Guardian angel to her 9 precious great-grandchildren. She will also be dearly missed by her beloved pet bird “Charlie”.
Before retiring, Dorothy worked at Rockland Psychiatric Center for many years as a telephone operator and pharmacist assistant. She was a dedicated animal advocate and lover. Dorothy was loved by all whom met her and will be missed immensely.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday 10:00 AM at St. Catharine’s RC Church, Blauvelt. Visiting hours are Sunday 5-8 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hi-Tor Animal Shelter (www.hitor.org), the Joe Raso Hospice Residence (www.hospiceofrockland.org designated to the Joe Raso Residence) or a memorial donation to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (http://www.alzfdn.org) would be greatly appreciated.
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