Marie J. (Pirinelli) Marra, 79 of Cocoa, FL, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Saturday October 24, 2015. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Rosaline (Maule) Pirinelli.

Marie attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On June 22, 1955, she married Carmen F. Marra at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Mr. Marra predeceased her on May 7, 2005. For many years, Marie worked as self-employed licensed beautician. For several years she also worked at Honeymoon Capital Souvenirs, as well as a hostess and lifeguard at their family business, Biagio's Restaurant & Quality Inn. For the past 10 years, Marie was a volunteer at Blessed Sacrament Church Thrift Shop in Cocoa, FL. Marie was a devoted catholic. She was an avid reader and passionate fan of the Buffalo Bills and Notre Dame Football. Marie also enjoyed dining out with her family and friends.

Mrs. Marra is survived by her four children, Donna Marie Marra of Cocoa, FL Carmen (Carol) Marra of Niagara Falls, NY, Richard Marra of Tempe, AZ, and Patrice (Jesus) Cano of Cocoa, FL, five grandchildren, Stefinie Lengen, Cara (Aaron) Berger, Michael Walker, Cassandra Hall, Vincent Hall, two step-grandchildren, Peter Giroux and Caroline Zigler; six great-grandchildren, Breonna, Makayla, Ava, Amelia,Sophie, and Gaving; one brother Paul (Sheila) Pirinelli, one sister Shirley Anderson both of Niagara Falls, NY, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was also predeceased by one grandson, Richard V.A. Marra, and one brother Peter Pirinelli.

Visitation will be on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY, where funeral services will begin on Saturday October 31st at 9:15 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Parish at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 27th St. and Independence Ave. Niagara Falls, NY. Entombment in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY.