Maryann Reed Passarella's Obituary
It is with great sorrow the family of Maryann nee Reed Passarella aged 64 years, announce her passing on Wednesday December 15, 2010 after a very brave battle with cancer. She went peacefully at home with her family by her side.
Born in Philadelphia, she had been a resident of Millville since 1980, and was the wife of Jerry Passarella. Maryann was employed with South Jersey Healthcare for many years until her retirement due to her health in 2009. She lived to take care of people especially her children and grandchildren whom she adored and loved so much. Their mom mom will be sadly missed. She worked hard and selflessly throughout her life to make sure her entire family was taken care of. She truly lived to give. She will be so sadly missed by all. Maryann is survived besides her husband Gerald, by her children Jerry Passarella and Brianna, Tony Passarella and his wife Debbie, Michael Passarella and Christine, Michelle Passarella LeDent and her husband Rick, she was a grandmother to fourteen, Shawn McDowell and his wife Courtney, JJ Passarella and Nichole, Justin McDowell, Bryant Passarella, Lauren Passarella, Zach Gilliard, Andrew Wolfe, Anthony Passarella, Sabrina Passarella, Mikey Passarella, Ryan Passarella, Ian LeDent, and Cole LeDent, her seven great grandchildren Josh Passarella, Matt Passarella, Kyle Passarella, Dylan Passarella, Jade McDowell, and Blake McDowell, and a 'mom' to so very very many friends. She was predeceased by a granddaughter Nora LeDent, and a great grandson Steven Passarella.
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