Marie Silvio Maranto, age 87, passed away on October 29, 2022. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend to all who knew her. The joys of her life were her three daughters, sons-in-law, her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a great cook and loved family gatherings. Marie was a parishioner of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, the Ladies Altar Society, and a community adorer of the Adoration Chapel.
Marie is survived by her three daughters and sons-in-law, Vickie and Bobby DeArmond, Rose and Ricky Marshall, Anita and Robbie Godwin; seven grandchildren, Jason Marshall, Kasey Gallo and husband Anthony, Jeremy Marshall and wife Brooke, Nilean Godwin, Darren Legier, Jessica Wooten and husband Zack, Taylor Legier and wife Courtney; eight great-grandchildren, Madison Dupuis, Jaise Marshall, Charlotte Banta, Blaine Marshall, Zoey Gallo, Beau Marshall, Caroline Marshall, and Emily Legier; sister, Theresa Campagna and husband Byron; brother, Joe Silvio and wife Connie. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, R.B. Maranto; parents, John Silvio, Sr. and Rosie Ciacio Silvio; brothers, Victor Silvio, Jerome V. Silvio, Lucas Silvio, and John Silvio, Jr.; sister, Katherine Gravatt; brother-in-law, Marshall Gravatt; sisters-in- law, Anna Marie Silvio, Jeanette Silvio, and Faye Silvio.
Pallbearers will be Arthur Gibbs, Carlin Silvio, Paul Bordelon, Phillip House, David Silvio, Hayden DeBate and honorary pallbearer: Jeremy Ferachi.
Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Greenwell Springs, on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, from 11AM until NOON. A Mass of Christian burial at NOON. Interment to follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park.
The family wishes to express their sincere thanks and appreciation for the care and support of the Harvest Manor staff.