Mary Lou Marchiore

MARY LOU MARCHIORE (nee Palladino) age 89, beloved wife for 65 years of the late James R.; loving mother of Michelle Perrotti (husband Randy), Mary Lou Geraci (husband Sonny deceased), Deborah Marchiore, Annette Marchiore and Diane Coleman; devoted grandmother of Justin Geraci, Christopher Perrotti (wife Michelle), James Barbarotta (Bryana), Brianne Geraci, Brittany Yavorsky, Vincent Barbarotta, Matthew Geraci, Courtney Yavorsky, Marc Geraci, Vanessa Barbarotta, Nicholas Kosiba and Gianna Perrotti and great-grandmother of Joshua, Luke and Bria; cherished daughter of the late August and Mary (nee Argie) Palladino; dearest sister of Antoinette Tritto, Frank Palladino, Theresa Macias, John Palladino, Gloria Vella, Robert, Gene and Gus Palladino, all deceased; dear aunt and great-aunt of many.

Mary Lou Palladino, born September 8, 1935, was raised in the Cleveland, Ohio area and graduated from Brush High School with the Class of 1954. Deep in love at the age of 20, she said “I do” to James Marchiore and kept her marriage vows for 65 years, feeling the pain of his passing in March of 2022. During those wonderful 65 years, Mary Lou and James raised five daughters and eventually welcomed twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mary Lou delighted in her role as a wife and mother and she excelled in handling the hectic demands of a busy household. As time allowed, she enjoyed the leisure activities of painting, drawing, admiring art, gardening and baking for her growing family. She also enjoyed the music of Frank Sinatra and the soothing tones of jazz. Mary Lou quietly passed away on April 9, 2025. Feeling the loss, her family will forever miss her kind and loving ways.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Mary Lou to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Mary Lou at THE DeJOHN FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATIONS CENTER OF CHESTERLAND 12811 CHILLICOTHE ROAD (Rt. 306, just south of Mayfield Rd.) TUESDAY 11AM-1PM. Celebration of Life Service to follow the visitation at 1PM at THE FUNERAL HOME. Entombment following at All Souls Cemetery.