In loving memory of

Martha Marrapese
June 18, 1960 - April 22, 2015

Martha Marie Marrapese received her angel wings on April 22, 2015. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that she had touched throughout her short life. Predeceased by her parents; Charles and Eleanore Jennings. She is survived by her husband, David Marrapese; daughter, Erica (Sean) Salber; son, Michael Marrapese; sisters, Linda (Terry) McIntyre, Laurie (Vincenzo) Miano; brother, Chuck (Mary Ellen Platten) Jennings; step-mother, Nancy Jennings; her special granddaughter, Savannah Salber; brother in-law, Albert Marrapese; sister in-law, Elaine Marrapese; sister in-laws, Mary Jean Beverly; brother and sister in-law, Joey Annie; several nieces, nephews, cousins and amazing friends. Thank you to the amazing doctors and nurses at Rochester General Hospital for all of your hard work. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons Street P.O. Box 7 E. Syracuse, NY 13057 in Martha's memory.



Martha's visitation will be Sunday from 1-5 PM at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage lane (between 390 Long Pond Rd.) Her funeral service will be celebrated on Monday at 11:00 AM at Vineyard Christian Fellowship Church, 2150 Portland Avenue Rochester, NY 14617.



Martha was born on June 18, 1960. She grew up in West Irondequoit and was the youngest of four children. During her childhood, she was a Brownie and a Girl Scout and attended Irondequoit High School. Martha met her husband David at Billy Jack's and they married at Bethany Presbyterian Church on May 30, 1981. She was a dedicated and very well loved employee at Walmart. Martha loved spending time with her husband and dining out with friends and family. She really enjoyed celebrating birthdays and holidays with her family and she especially liked to host the holidays in her home. Martha was very active throughout her life, she played softball, went bowling, played euchre, liked to swim and complete crossword puzzles. She volunteered at the American Cancer Society and enjoyed beach vacations and lunch with friends. Martha also liked watching reality T.V. shows and her favorite movie was "Happily Ever After." Martha was known to be bubbly, outgoing, loving, warm hearted and had a great sense of humor. She always put others in her life first and had an infectious laugh. Martha impacted the lives of many people and will be fondly remembered and deeply missed.

Tributes

gianna wrote on Sep 16, 2015:

"till this day sometimes i just want to call you or go to your house w talk about you a lot italia and marley said they miss you all the time they are still to young to know whats going on but i cry and sometime just think i wish i seen you befor you past away ... love you RIP love you forever and i will see you again aunt martha marie marrapese "

Justin Gorall wrote on Apr 27, 2015:

"I will miss you."

Francie LePore wrote on Apr 26, 2015:

"Martha, your love that you gave to all your friends will be greatly missed! Your light shines bright! I will treasure your friendship forever until we meet again. Your spirit is still alive and all around us! Love & the Peace of God to your family knowing that you are in Heaven! Fear not for the Lord is with You!!! "

Ariane Bilodeau wrote on Apr 26, 2015:

"Your beautiful smile and joyfulness with be greatly missed "

Vida Hernandez wrote on Apr 26, 2015:

"Martha was an amazing woman. Her laughter was infectious. The light she carried with her everyday would brighten anyone's day. I will never forget you. You will truly be missed. Good bye Mrs. Martha, see you again on the other side."

Melissa Gagner wrote on Apr 26, 2015:

"Martha you are an amazing women. God has gained another angel.you will be missed. Gone but never forgotten. R.i.p Martha."

Row and Dave Kraemer wrote on Apr 26, 2015:

"Well, Wal-Martha it was the first name I ever heard you called. I always looked forward to you coming out and cleaning out my drawer every night. Then I got to join you in the Accounting Office what a great time we used to have. I just was amazed at how fast yours and Nancy's figures could enter the figures on the screen. Then we started going out to lunch sometimes breakfast it was always a 3 - 4 hour meal with lots of memories and laughter. Our Euchre games were the best when you were there even if you didn't win you were always laughing and making sure everyone was there for Food Fun and Friends. We will miss you friend RIP Martha."

Peter and Katie Magliocco wrote on Apr 26, 2015:

"Working with you at Walmart was always a pleasure. You could make anyone smile. You will be missed. Sending healing thoughts and prayers to your family. Hoping that the memories they have of you will keep you alive in their hearts forever."

Carole Sevene wrote on Apr 26, 2015:

"Martha, Martha, Martha!!! definitely the funniest person I have ever known. I told you several times you should do improv .. you could make anyone laugh..and you had the best laugh ever! To be around you always meant fun and laughter.. You will be forever missed, love you always. To Dave, Erica and Michael, I am so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful wife and mother..she will always be with you, watching over from above."

yalonda evans wrote on Apr 25, 2015:

"Mrs. Martha thanks for keeping me on top of my cbl's.........im gonna miss you alot especially hearing u say" hello princess" then we do our princess wave.every morning im gonna continue to do our princess wave in memories of you. ... R.I.P. My Princess"

Sandy Maciejewski wrote on Apr 25, 2015:

"You will be greatly missed, Martha."

Sylvia Lee wrote on Apr 25, 2015:

"Martha it was a pleasure to work with and know such a caring,warm,and kind person. I along with many others will miss your laughter and smile. May you R.I.P. I will never forget you."

Sheila Newsome wrote on Apr 25, 2015:

"Martha was a source of inspiration to me. I am so thankful to have known her. She will be truly missed at Wal-Mart. God bless."

Tamara Martin wrote on Apr 24, 2015:

"Sweetest Martha ...Forever loved and never forgotten."

Annette Itterman wrote on Apr 24, 2015:

"rest in peace"

Barry Christ wrote on Apr 24, 2015:

"She was always smiling and laughing...safe travels my friend"

Eileen Britt wrote on Apr 24, 2015:

"Martha a warm and caring person. Fond memories. My deepest sympathy."

Phillip Palker wrote on Apr 24, 2015:

"Phillip Palker purchased flowers (Deep in Our Hearts Spray) Please accept these flowers and hear the words we are unable to speak. With deepest sympathy, your extended family at North East Freightways and New York Express."

Ryan Nott wrote on Apr 24, 2015:

"You will be sadly missed. My best wishes to your family."

Nancy Weilert Napolitano wrote on Apr 24, 2015:

"My prayers and thoughts are with you all"

Tara allison wrote on Apr 24, 2015:

"The loss ur family has endured is great but the memories are greater. Love and prayers are sent to u all. Xo"

Julie Boyan wrote on Apr 24, 2015:

"Heaven has gained a very special angel. Martha, I will always remember your smile that would light up the room and your contagious laugh. You are a very special person taken way too soon. You are deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during such a difficult time. Rest in Peace my friend. Until we meet again. ?"

Sophea wrote on Apr 24, 2015:

"Martha, you were such a sweet, loving person. I had the pleasure of getting to know you and I am thankful for that. May you find peace on the other side and allow the Angels to guide you along away. You will be missed."

Lisa wrote on Apr 24, 2015:

"Martha, You are forever in my heart. Miss you."

Karen Stamler wrote on Apr 24, 2015:

"Martha, I miss your smile already and your adorable laugh. R.I.P. my friend. Some day we will meet again. To Dave and the entire family~My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless"

Strawberry wrote on Apr 24, 2015:

"You are a beautiful person with a kindness that we all should share."

Billie wrote on Apr 24, 2015:

"Martha is truly an amazing women and will live on in each one of us, so blessed to have been able to call her my friend, I love you Martha!! my thoughts and prayers are with you all."

Angela Bovay wrote on Apr 24, 2015:

"You came and touched so many hearts In so many different ways. You gave so much, and asked very little in return. There is an emptiness as if a part of you is missing, But I am sure with time you will show friends and family how to be whole again. I know you are safe now, and nothing can harm you. Remember, although you have departed You will always be watching. Blessings."

Eva wrote on Apr 24, 2015:

"Martha, I will always remember the talks we had and the laughter we shared. You were a wonderful person and a great inspiration to me. Your strength w/ your cancer gave me strength and courage to keep up my fight w/ my heart problems. Thank you for being who you were. Many hugs go out to you. I'll miss you more than I already do."

THOMAS & MARYANN MARSHALL wrote on Apr 24, 2015:

"SWEET MARTHA RIP...OUR HEART'S GO OUT TO THE FAMILY...."

Robert Elliott wrote on Apr 24, 2015:

"I worked with Martha at Walmart until I retired. I remember her as a very nice person and I am sure she will be missed by many people."

schlunda smith wrote on Apr 24, 2015:

"Mrs Martha you really know how much you miss a person until their gone. I have really enjoyed working and talking to you on different occasion. My tears omemories of you still role down my cheek. I'll miss you running around walmart smiling helping othersay in the store. God bless your family. Rest my friend your job is done."

Laura and Jeff Kimmel wrote on Apr 24, 2015:

"So saddened by the news of Martha's passing. Have many fond memories of her from work (Wal-Mart). Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends. May you draw strength from each other and from your memories of Martha. ~Laura and Jeff Kimmel"

Don & Doris DeSantisnanat wrote on Apr 24, 2015:

"David & Family We are sorry for the loss of your Loved One & your Soulmate.She will be sorely missed.We never had many chances to spend a lot of time with Martha,but we learned to know her well thru Tony & Erin. Martha was a Happy,Cheerful & Amazing Lady,Always Giving of herself to others.Rest in Peace & Fly with the Angels. Cherish the Memories as they will Comfort you. With Our Deepest Sympathy & Heavy Hearts---Don & Doris"

Jenn and David Kraemer wrote on Apr 23, 2015:

"To the Marjaoese family I am truly sorry for your loss!!! Martha was an amazing women ... Anytime we ever saw her she always smile her laugh was contagious and at any euchre party her laughter filled the house and when I watched that video posted of her .... That was her !!! She always asked about everyone else and never talked of her issues just like when I saw her last at th spaghetti dinner .... She always asked about the kids .... And always talked about her granddaughter .... Euchre won't be the same and her taco dip will be missed thank you Martha for all the laughs and you will be kissed!!!! Xoxoxo"

Barbara Giancursio wrote on Apr 23, 2015:

"I am sorry for ur loss. Martha was one amazing woman to work with. She will be truly missed."

Nicolle M. wrote on Apr 23, 2015:

"I sat here staring at this empty white space trying to sum up my thoughts on Martha. There are not words in any language to describe the beautiful light, the absolute infectious happiness I felt from her in the years we worked together and that is rare to find. God's angels gain is our great loss. Truly missed already..."

Anastasia dillio wrote on Apr 23, 2015:

"martha you had a heart of gold , you were sweet , silly , jolly , and very caring and fun to work with!!!! My heart is so heavy and broken;( you will never be forgotten My prayers and thoughts go out to your family !!"

Debbie Fox wrote on Apr 23, 2015:

"To all the family: So sorry for the loss of your beautiful, sweet spirited Martha.God has taken her from suffering.Martha has become the newest and most beautiful angel.May she watch over all of you and be the brightest star in the sky. Martha you will be missed by so many people you have touched.I feel so honored to have known you personally for so many years and also at Walmart.Thank you for the memories, your sweet and kind heart, your laugh and for being you, a wonderful lady.You will be greatly missed.God bless you lady from deep within my heart and so many others.Love and hugs to you.Fly high with God's angels. XOXO"

Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home wrote on Apr 22, 2015:

"Additional Tribute Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoMmrdmUWhQ&fmt=37"