Marie E. (Zaneski) Grande of Pelham, NH, formerly of Winthrop, passed away on July 4, 2022. She was 82 years old. Marie was the beloved wife of the late Ernest G. Grande. Born in Boston, she was the cherished daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Burke) Zaneski.
Prior to her retirement, Marie worked for the Boston Public School Dept. She enjoyed shopping, good Italian food and animals. Marie always missed her late K9 companion “Jingles” Above all; her family was the most important part of her life, especially the grandchildren, who she inquired about daily.
Marie was the devoted mother Laurie Gallo and Cheryl DiMuro and her husband Jerry of Pelham, NH, Joseph Gallo and his wife Judi of Canton and Jennifer Holmes and her husband Jay of Winthrop. She was the adored grandmother of Joseph and his wife Michelle, Nicole, Jaclyn, Olivia, Abby, Julia and Emma and the loving great-grandmother of Tyler, Rylee, Pyper and Wyatt. Marie was the dear sister of the late Joseph Zaneski.
Visiting hours will be held in the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. Winthrop on Monday, July 11, from 9-11AM, followed by a funeral Mass in St. John the Evangelist Church 320 Winthrop St, Winthrop at 11:30AM. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment will be private.