Mariann (Spagnoli) Giarratano
August 30, 1932 ~ January 17, 2019
Resided in:
Aurora, Colorado
Mariann (Spagnoli) Giarratano, 86, passed away peacefully on Jan. 17, 2019, with her family at her side.
Survived by sons, Sam (Kay) Giarratano, Mark Giarratano; five grandchildren, Brianna Giarratano (James), Thomas Giarratano (Jessica), John Giarratano, Joseph Giarratano, Lisa Giarratano; two great-grandchildren, Jack Giarratano, Clare Lindner, all of whom she loved dearly. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. She and her husband were Godparents to eleven Godchildren.
Preceded in death by her husband, Sam Giarratano; parents, Louis and Philomena Spagnoli; brother, Charles Spagnoli; sister, Phyllis Cowgill.
Born Aug. 30, 1932, in Walsenburg, Colo., where she grew up, graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1949. Moved to Pueblo in 1949, married her husband in 1952, and were married for 42 years, moved to Aurora in 2001 where she lived until her death. She was employed by School District 60 in Pueblo for 22 years.
Mariann lived in the Heather Gardens Community in Aurora for 18 years, where she volunteered at the Community Center, and was a tutor at St. Pius Elementary School. She loved playing Bridge and Canasta, traveling with her close friend Adelyn, and attending Broadway Road Shows with her Heather Garden friends. She was very happy when her entire family gathered, always enjoyed cooking her family's favorite Italian meals, and loved to make her family's favorite Italian Christmas cookies every year. She also loved watching the Denver Broncos.
She was a member of St. Michael's Parish in Aurora.
Funeral Mass, 10 a.m. Friday, January 25, 2019, at Shrine of St. Therese Catholic Church, 300 Goodnight Ave., Pueblo, CO.
Memorials to Shrine of St. Therese Catholic Church, 300 Goodnight Ave., Pueblo, CO 81004.
Online condolences, www.montgomerysteward.com
RIP cousin. Vito Maurello
I am already missing my neighbor! She was a lovely person and very caring. Her love for our Lord was evident. She is at peace in her heavenly home. I will miss her,
The love that she had for people was special. As we walk through life never forget the good people that you meet along the way. Mariann was special to Judie and myself a closeness that will last forever. God Bless her family and friends. To her entire Family God doesn’t give us what we can handle; he helps us handle what we are given. Just remember the good times everybody had along the way.
Forever a friend
Carol and Judie
Sam and Mark, so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She and your dad were such wonderful people. I really enjoyed her being in our lives. Keep her memories alive. Sorry I can’t attend the services.
Sam and Mark, so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She and your dad were such wonderful people. I really enjoyed her being in our lives. Keep her memories alive. Sorry I can’t attend the services.
Sam sorry for your loss Bud-l remember your Mom and Dad, very nice parents-hope your doing well
Sorry to hear of Mariann’s passing. Enjoyed working with her at District 60 and our friendship. Dorothy Hammond
I will miss you my special friend. You were the true definition of a mother, grandmother and friend.