Frances Marie Mariani
January 20, 1942 - May 17, 2024
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Frances “Fran” Mariani age 82, on May 17, 2024 after succumbing to dementia.
Fran was the loving daughter of the late Lawrence and Bessie Rini. Loving wife of Anthony Mariani, who preceded her in death (1997) and leaves behind her son Anthony Mariani Jr. and daughter Regina Hart (husband Joseph). She was the cherished grandmother to Christopher Hart (Avery Lopez) and Steven Hart; Danielle and Anthony “TJ” Mariani and great grandmother to Mathew “MJ” Guntle Jr. Fran was also the aunt and great aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Fran was the oldest sibling to brothers William and John Rini and sister to Rosalie Katona. Sister in-law to Roger and Sue Mariani, Jeanine Rini, Debbie Rini and the late Phil Katona, the late Robert and Elma Monde, the late Delores Sauer and Bob Sauer.
Fran was born and raised in Cleveland Ohio. Graduated from St. Joseph Academy in 1961 and married Anthony Mariani on September 2, 1963. They moved their family to Palm Beach County in 1973. Fran had a long career as a beautician/cosmetologist and managed a beauty salon in Delray Beach. Fran loved spending time with her family, children and grandchildren. She was a Eucharistic Minister with the Catholic church. She enjoyed cooking for family gatherings, dancing to big band music and spending time gardening.
Fran was a kind hearted, loving and devoted woman who will be missed by those who survived her. Love you always and forever until we meet again. Love your family.
The Graveside Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at the South Florida National Cemetery, Lake Worth, Florida Lane #1.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Alzheimer's research and treatment.
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