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Ellen M. Mariano

Passed 10/08/2015

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Obituary For Ellen M. Mariano

Ellen M. (Duffy) Mariano 72 of Rockland passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of the late James Duffy and the late Harriet Marr Duffy, Ellen was born and raised in Quincy, MA, graduating from North Quincy High School in 1960. In addition to raising her three sons, Ellen worked for Hartford Life Insurance Company, as a manager of the Solitaire Jewelry store, Craig Textiles as an office manager & owned the Tiara Jewelry store in Hanover. Ellen's greatest passion was spending time with her grandchildren doing arts and crafts, hiking, and exploring museums and natural history. For over 25 years Ellen was extremely dedicated to tracing her family's genealogy, traveling all over the US and to Europe to track down the family's history. She enjoyed reading, photography, and spending time outdoors gardening. Ellen enjoyed spending time with her "women's club," the Rockland Gardening Club as well as being a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Ellen was the sister of Mabel Duffy of Florida, Ann Jenkins of Florida, James Duffy, Jr., Washington and the late Kevin Duffy, Maureen Thomson, Elizabeth Duffy, Charles Duffy, Lois Tabangcura, and Ira Leonard Rounds. Ellen is survived by her husband Joseph Mariano of Rockland and their children Daniel & Laurie Mariano of Abington, Andrew & Ann P. Mariano of Quincy and Christopher & Kassandra Mariano of New York. Grandmother of Ryan and Tyler Mariano of Abington, Andrew, John and Victoria Mariano of Quincy and Bryson, Sydney and Trey Mariano of New York. The family invites family and friends to celebrate Ellen's life on Monday, October 12 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM in the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union St. Rockland MA. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, October 13 at 9:00 AM at Holy Family Church. Burial will follow at Holy Family Cemetery. Donations in Ellen's memory can be made to The Dana Farber Cancer Center, 101 Columbian St Weymouth MA 02190. For directions or additional information please visit www.magounbiggins.com

Services

12 Oct

Visitation

17:00 PM - 20:00 PM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
13 Oct

Funeral Mass

09:00 AM

Holy Family Church 403 Union St. Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
13 Oct

Burial

10:00 AM

Holy Family Cemetery 92 Centre Ave Rockland, MA Get Directions »
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  • 05/25/2021

    Jimmy Lynch

    Dear Joe, Danny, Andrew and Chris, Please accept my most sincere condolence for your loss. Elli was a very special Lady and I'll always remember her infectious laugh. I still wear a beautiful watch I got from her over thirty years ago and would think of her occasionally while wearing it... Now, I always will. Joe, guys, I can't imagine the depth of your grief but please know you're all in my thoughts and prayers...

  • 05/25/2021

    Paula Pierce

    Sorry to hear about Ellen. She loved doing family history. I am so glad, I was able to visit her a couple of weeks ago. The ladies of our chapter will miss her. Paula Pierce, Regent Daughters of American Revolution, Deborah Sampson Chapter

  • 05/25/2021

    Joe Duffy

    Rest easy Auntie Ellen. You, Uncle Joe, and my Mariano cousins gave my sister Julie and me many very special and wonderful memories. Loving memories around holidays, birthdays, or occasions of just a visit. We love you forever.

  • 05/25/2021

    Bob Cashman

    Joe and Family: So sorry for your loss, please accept my sincere condolences. My apologies that I could not attend the service. God Bless, old friend! Bob Cashman MDC/DCR

  • 05/25/2021

    Bill Washburn

    Dan,Andy,Chris and Family Sorry to read of the death of your mother. I remember all three of you very well from our days at RHS and Track. You were all great guys. I miss those days. God bless you and your families.

  • 05/25/2021

    Jennifer Feneck

    Me and Stephanie at a sleep over at auntie ellie and uncle joeys house. We used to call her all the time to come over and bake cookies, play on the computer. We would have so much fun!! She was an amazing women

  • 05/25/2021

    Sharon & Charles Wheeler

    We are so very sorry that the world has lost such a vivacious lady as Aunt Ellen. We only had the privilege of an afternoon to get to know her but we could tell she was a great lady. We are regretful that we didn't have the time to get to know her even better. Our thoughts and condolences are with Uncle Joey, his loss is great, and so it must be for the family and friends that knew and loved her.

  • 05/25/2021

    Cheryl duffy mckinley

    Very sorry to hear about Aunt Ellen, I will miss her letters and Christmas card every year. She was very Special to me. I know she'll be okay cause she's with my Dad now. Go with God Aunt Ellen. Love Cheryl Duffy mckinley and family.

  • 05/25/2021

    Christine Moyer

    So sorry to hear of Aunt Ellen's passing. Though it's been many years since I'd seen her I have such awesome memories of her from my childhood days. Rest in peace Aunt Ellen, God Bless!

  • 05/25/2021

    Jane & Paul Downie

    Dear Joe and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the joy of memories shared with Elli help you through the difficult times ahead.

  • 05/25/2021

    Diane Jones

    Leave a message in Ellen's Guestbook.My Prays and thoughts are with Ellens husband Joe and family and all who loved her l only wish l could have spend more time with her the little l did was much enjoyed. Rest in the arms of Jesus Ellen.your cousins Diane Jones and Karen Svarrer

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