Marietta Orr's Obituary
On Friday, May 8, 2020, Marietta Orr, loving mother, passed away at the age of 74.
Marietta was born on September 27, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois to Oscar and Frances (Anzelmo) Colletti. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Florida Atlantic University.
Marietta had a passion for the fine arts and mixed media. She loved painting, drawing, crafting, gardening, and antiquing. She enjoyed nature and the simple pleasures that it offered. She was always kind and compassionate to others. She had a warm, loving heart and an infectious smile. Marietta’s wit and humor created smiles and laughter that will be missed, but always remembered.
Marietta was preceded in death by her father Oscar, and her mother Frances.
She is survived by daughter, Kristin (Allen) Arnold; grandson Henry; step-grandchildren, Madeleine, Cassidy and Elizabeth; sisters, Margaret, Nancy, Marlene and Joyce; as well as a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at St. Andrew Catholic Church; 2628 Del Prado Blvd S. at 10:30 a.m. In Late September a Celebration of Life Service will be held in honor of Marietta, details are forthcoming.
Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home & Cemetery is entrusted with final care.
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