Marion T. Ferentinos

September 24, 1936 - April 21, 2020

Lafayette - Marion T. Ferentinos, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at St. Clare’s Hospital in Dover. Born in Jersey City to the late Charles and Jennie (Guzzardi) Marchiano, Marion had lived in Rutherford and Brielle before moving to Sussex County in 2017. She was a Registrar at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Rutherford/Teaneck for many years and retired from William Paterson University in 2008. She was a former member of the Woman's Club of Brielle, where she also attended Saint Dennis Church every Sunday. Marion enjoyed crocheting, she made lap blankets for veterans and the elderly and hats and blankets for newborns. She was especially fond of a good pizza and would eat pasta at every meal if she could! Marion was loved by all and always tried to help anyone in need. There are many stories that can be told by family and friends of how fun, loving and generous she was, as well as making sure that everyone was happy. She had an infectious sense of humor and made everyone smile. She was always the life of the party and brought joy to everyone she met. She lit up the room with her smile, happy attitude and love! She knew God by her daily practice of worship and used to host Bible study classes in her home for many years. Mrs. Ferentinos was predeceased by her beloved husband of 54 years, Jeremiah on September 8, 2017 and is survived by her children, Gregory Ferentinos of Gaithersburg, Maryland; Michele Ferentinos Tagliabue and her husband Robert of Lafayette; and Michael Ferentinos and his wife Megan of Cranford; grandchildren Alexandra Dyer and husband Billy, Matthew, Nicholas, Joshua, Bart, Tessa, Emma Christopher and Ava; and one great grandson William, as well as her sister in law Andronicki Christopher and brother in law William McCauley as well as many loved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Due to the government health restrictions, private cremation services have been entrusted to the Pinkel Funeral Home, 31 Bank Street (Route 23), Sussex. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.pinkelfuneralhome.com