Marian J. Dragonette's Obituary
Marian J. Dragonette, 98, a resident of Fort Myers, FL since 1979, formerly of Warwick, NY passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 in Cape Coral, FL. She was born May 22, 1925 in Jersey City, NJ to the late James and Rose (nee Avolgia) Martin.
Marian was a great beauty both in body and spirit. She was fashionable and lovely – named Miss New Smyrna Beach in her 20’s - and continued to amaze all with her beauty into her 90’s. Generous of spirit, she devoted any available time away from her care of children, husband and home, to volunteering. In her early years she served as a hospital Grey Lady in Middletown, NY and later served locally in support of Lee County Hospitals, the Catholic Church and the Fort Myers Repertory Theater. Marian was a talented seamstress, providing beautifully tailored clothes to the entire family. She was also enthusiastic and devoted to her job in the school library in Warwick, NY. The students loved her and valued a library pass so they could talk with Mrs. Dragonette. Warwick Valley High School hired her for the library but got a trusted student counselor as well from her many years of employment there.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Martin.Marian is survived by her loving husband of 79 years, Daniel Dragonette of Fort Myers, FL; five children, Richard Dragonette (Peggy) of Chargin Falls, OH, Ann McClanathan (Loren) Manhattan Beach, CA, Steven Dragonette (Linda) Warwick, NY, Lisa Dragonette of Cape Coral, FL and Dana Nichols (Jeffery) of Lilburn, GA; ten grandchildren, Janet, Kimberly, Danielle, Matthew, Megan, Cristina, Max, Alexandra, Samantha and Madison; ten great grandchildren, Cameron, Olivia, Drew, Sean, Cecilia Nathaniel, Maya, Hope, Murray, Daisy and Annie; as well as many extended family members and friends.
A visitation will be held from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Friday, June 23, 2023 at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 24, 2023 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 2057 Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33901. Burial will follow the mass at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Fort Myers, FL.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 239-936-0555.
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