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Edith ''Deedee'' (Cilibrasi) Maranto

April 1, 1935 — October 27, 2010

Edith ''Deedee'' (Cilibrasi) Maranto

Mrs. Edith J. "DeeDee" (Cilibrasi) Maranto, a 47-year resident of Melrose, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital surrounded by her loving family.She was 75 years old.

Edith was born on April 1, 1935 in East Boston, one of nine children of the late Charles Cilibrasi and Josephine (Ugino) Cilibrasi.

She was raised and educated in East Boston.Edith or "DeeDee" as she was lovingly known worked for many years as a hairdresser and later in the cafeteria at Melrose High School.She loved cooking and candlepin bowling at Bowladrome in Wakefield where she was a member of the Mixed Senior Bowling League.Above all else, she loved spending time with her family, especially her dearly beloved children and grandchildren.

Edith was the beloved wife of Joseph V. Maranto with whom she shared 54 years of marriage.Devoted mother of Janice Scolaro and her husband Tory of Melrose, Thomas Maranto of Wakefield, and David Maranto of Wakefield.Dear sister of Joseph Cilibrasi and his wife Mary Jo of Wakefield, Edward Cilibrasi and his wife Marie of GA, Charles Cilibrasi and his wife Maria of FL, and the late Nina Colarusso, Mamie DiOrio, Nancy Spinney, Francis Cilibrasi and Louie Cilibrasi.Cherished grandmother of Tyler Scolaro, Allyson Maranto and Nicholas Maranto.Also survived by many nieces and nephews and many friends.

Funeral from the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose on Monday, November 1 at 8 AM followed by a Funeral Mass in celebration of DeeDee's life at Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 1155 Main St., Wakefield at 9 AM.Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.Visiting hours Sunday from 2-6 PM.Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.Gifts in Edith's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148.
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Visitation

Sunday, October 31, 2010

2:00 - 6:00 pm

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Funeral Mass

Monday, November 1, 2010

Starts at 9:00 am

Most Blessed Sacrament Church

1155 Main Street, Wakefield, MA 01880

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Interment

Monday, November 1, 2010

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