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Marion (Tinari) Martone, 77, of East Haven passed away Nov. 29 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. She was born April 21, 1942, in East Haven to the late Salvatore and Anna (Arcucci) Tinari.

Marion is survived by her loving husband of more than 54 years, Angelo Martone, Jr., and two sons, Angelo Martone (Amy) of Ramsey, New Jersey, and Donald Martone of East Haven. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Justin and Carly Martone; brother Robert “Tippy” Tinari of East Haven; and sisters Shirley Tinari of East Haven and Linda Cusack (Dan) of North Carolina.

Marion was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and arts and crafts. She was a devout Christian who selflessly helped people in need. She was an avid sports fan who followed UConn women’s basketball and the NY Yankees. Most of all Marion enjoyed hosting family gatherings and keeping family traditions alive.

Family and friends are invited to meet and attend a Mass of Christian burial on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. in St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish at the Church of Our Lady of Pompeii, 355 Foxon Rd., East Haven, with Committal to follow at East Lawn Cemetery, East Haven. Funeral services are under the care of the Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home (Clancy Funeral Home), 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven.