Tempesta, Marie E. (Conley) of Quincy, died suddenly on Saturday, December 12, 2009, she was 81. The beloved wife of the late John M. Tempesta. Cherished mother of Regina M. Tempesta & Sheila of Scituate, Lauren A. Tempesta - Gonsalves and Richard of Milton, John M. Tempesta and Donna of Saugus and Christine Clark of Hingham. Daughter of the late Julia (Burchell) Conley. Sister of the late Anne Conley. Grandmother of Anthony Christopher Clark, Giovanni & Richard Gonsalves, Jr.
Marie grew up in South Boston and after her high school graduation she enlisted into the United States Air Force, where she achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. Marie married and began raising her family in South Boston. She moved to Quincy back in 1964. An avid reader, she also enjoyed crafts and gardening. She had an deep appreciation of opera music. In her earlier years, Marie volunteered at an elementary school for special needs students, where she helped them with sign language. In her later years, Marie moved into 91 Clay Street, where she began many special friendships. She will be remembered as a devoted mother, a great listener and a dear friend. She will be sadly missed by all those who were blessed to have known her.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours Tuesday 4 - 8 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock Street, QUINCY.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9:15AM on Wednesday prior to the Funeral Mass in Saint Ann's Church at 10 AM.
Burial in Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy.
Donations in memory of Marie may be made to the Residents Activities Fund @ 91 Clay Street, Quincy, MA 02170.