Obituary of Marie Cilento

Marie Cilento passed away suddenly on August 15 after a courageous battle against ovarian cancer. She was born on June 7, 1929 to Mary and Liberato Rocchio in East Harlem, New York. She attended Washington Irving High School where she was the award -winning editor of the school newspaper, and graduated with honors from Brooklyn College in 1951. Marie began her teaching career at Thomas Jefferson High School in New York City. She also worked as translator for the Argentine government. On a church trip to Asbury Park, she met Tony, the love of her life. They were married on October 13, 1957 at St. Ann's church and were together for 49 happy years. After raising her family, Marie returned to work as the librarian at St. Ann's School, then as a paraprofessional at St. Paul's School. She retired from her job as an administrator at the Taxi and Limousine Commission in 1992. She and her husband enjoyed their retirement together, the highlight of which was a trip to England on the QE2 in 1999. Marie selflessly cared for Tony during a long illness until his death in 2006. She was an active member of the St. Augustine's and the Town of Mamaroneck's senior groups. Marie was a wonderful listener, a life-long learner, and a great believer in the power of education. She is survived by her children Maria (Frank Apollo), Eugene, and Stephen (Andreana Ferrante), and her grandsons Frank Michael, Anthony and Nicholas Apollo. She is also survived by her brothers Anthony (Rosemarie) and Edward (Annette), as well her as her sister-in-law Carmela. She will be greatly missed by her many loving cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation hours will be Saturday, August 17th 7-9 and Sunday, August 18th 2-5 and 7-9 at the John J. Fox Funeral Home, 2080 Boston Post Road, Larchmont, NY 10538. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 on Monday August 19th at St. Augustine's Church, 18 Cherry Avenue, Larchmont NY 10538. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to the American Cancer Society.