Maria Marascio, 90
Dateline: Norton, MA
Maria (Rabuffetti) Marascio, 90, of Norton, passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family, on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at the Epoch Senior Healthcare in Norton.
Born in Italy on November 17, 1921, she was a dear daughter of the late Benedetto and Caterina (Murgida) Marascio.
She grew up and was educated in Italy. At the age of 44, Maria moved to the United States and first settled in Florida. Her family later moved to Hyde Park and for the past 35 years she has made her home in Norton.
A dedicated homemaker to her adoring family, Maria was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Norton. Her family was the focal point of her life. She also enjoyed crocheting, knitting, cooking and watching her favorite soap operas.
She is survived by her beloved daughter; Antonietta DeLuca and her husband Paul, Sr. of Norton. The devoted sister of Rose LaMarca of Pembroke and the late Frank Rabuffetti, she is also survived by her cherished grandchildren; Paul DeLuca, Jr. and his wife Kerry of Attleboro and Angela Wilson and her husband Sean of Taunton, great grandchildren; Haylee DeLuca, Paul DeLuca, III and Sophia Wilson, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Her Funeral, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be held on Wednesday, May 16th at 9:00 A.M. from the Norton Memorial Funeral Home, 19 Clapp St. (Off Route 140, Taunton Ave.) Norton, followed by a Mass of Christian burial celebrated at 10:00 A.M. in St. Mary’s Church, 1 Power St., Norton. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Hyde Park.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday May 15th from 5-8 P.M. at the Norton Memorial Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, Maria’s family has requested that donations in her memory be made to the Activities Fund at the Epoch Senior Healthcare, 184 Mansfield Ave., Norton, MA 02766.
For additional information, please visit www.nortonmemorial.com