Marilyn Ann (Parone) Canali, 84, of Lewiston, NY passed away on Tuesday October 20, 2009. Marilyn Ann was born in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Daniel and Jessie (West) Parone on November 12, 1924. She attended school in Niagara Falls and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1942. She later attended the University of Buffalo where studied French.

Ann and her husband, Guelfo Canali, D.D.S. met in grade school, it was love at first sight. They really were childhood sweethearts. World War II interrupted some of their plans, but following Guelfo's discharge from the Army, they were married on May 15, 1946, and lived happily ever after. Ann was employed in the bookkeeping department at Power City Bank and later in the cosmetic department of the former Jenns Department Store in Niagara Falls. She was an active member of the Niagara County Women's Dental Auxiliary. Ann enjoyed working in her kitchen and was a fantastic cook and baker. She also enjoyed attending wine tasting seminars and gourmet dinner banquets with her husband. Ann and Dr. Canali traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe and particularly enjoyed ocean cruises in the Mediterranean and South America, as well as river and barge cruises. One of her greatest joys was taking her grandchildren to Europe on numerous trips.

Mrs. Canali is survived by her husband of sixty three years, Guelfo Canali, D.D.S., her only son Gerald (Elizabeth) Canali, D.D.S. of Lewiston, NY, her beloved grandchildren, Christy (James, Esq.) Lilley, Esq., Gregory Canali and Kevin Canali, one great-grandchild James Joseph Lilley III, her siblings, Betty (Andrew) Zucco of Lewiston, NY, Frances Parone of Buffalo, NY and Anthony (Elsie) Parone, Esq. of Niagara Falls, NY, as well as her nieces, nephews and great-nieces. Marilyn was the sister-in-law of, Inez (Anthony) Mancini and Frances (Elio) Marchetti both of Niagara Falls, NY.

There will be no prior visitation. Funeral services and interment in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston, NY, were held at the convenience of the family. If desired, memorial offerings can be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Western New York, 2805 Wehrle Drive Ste. 6 Williamsville, NY 14221. Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY.