Marie Carmine Colarosa O'Connor's Obituary
MARIE CARMINE COLAROSA O'CONNOR, 85
LAKELAND - Marie Carmine Colarosa O'Connor, 85 years old, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2015, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, Florida. She was born in Mansfield, Ohio, to her parents, Mary and Joseph Colarosa. She graduated from St. Peter's Catholic School in Mansfield, Ohio. Marie moved to Florida in 1964 where she was a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church. She was employed by Rich's Ice Cream for over 30 years. Marie was a soft spoken, loving and kind woman who enjoyed cooking, baking and entertaining family (and extended family and friends) at her home - no one ever left her house hungry.
She is survived by her 3 children: Cheryl Evans (husband Tom), Ron O'Connor (wife Carol), Christine O'Connor, grandson Mike Evans (wife Karolyn), granddaughter Cori Melzard (husband Bryan) and great-grandchildren Lan-dry Evans, Addison Melzard and Jacob Melzard. She is also survived by her sister Frances Schmidt, her brother Samuel Colarosa (wife Pat), many nieces, nephews and numerous other family members.
Cornerstone Hospice compassionately cared for Marie in the last days of her life. Donations can be made in her name to them. Cornerstone Hospice Foundation, 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavares, FL, 32778 or online at https://donate.cshospice.org -
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