Marilyn Massarini Meehan, 86, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024 in California, MD.
Born is New Orleans, LA, she was the loving daughter of the late Jules Massarini, Sr., and Claire Massarini. Along with her parents, Marilyn is preceded in death by her spouse of 62 years, RMCM Hugh Meehan, Sr. Ret. USN, and siblings Sylvia Hansel and Jules Massarini, Jr.
Marilyn is survived by her children, Angela Bronson, Hugh Meehan, Jr. (Lorrie), Michelle Schuck (Tod), and Tina Wood (Jeff), her sister, Janet Giroir, and seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Marilyn was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother who cherished spending time with her family and friends. After high school she joined the US Navy, where she met and married her husband Hugh. She spent three years in the Navy until she was honorably discharged after she became pregnant with their first child. Although she was no longer in the Navy, she spent the next 20 years moving from Naval duty Please update that in lieu of flowers to please donate to Hospice of St. Mary’s County. station to duty station, supporting Hugh’s military career while raising their four children. They retired to St. Mary’s County, MD, where she finally got the chance to lay down roots.
As the children grew and left the nest, Marilyn went back to work in retail. She ended her career in her dream job working at Cecil’s General Store. Marilyn will be forever remembered for her love of decorating and celebrating Christmas.
Her other loves were traveling and bowling. Whether it was cruises, trips local and abroad, or bowling tournaments, she enjoyed traveling with family and friends, exploring new places, as well as returning to familiar places.
Marilyn will be missed by everyone that knew her. The family will have a Celebration of Life Friday, December 27, 2024 at gathering at 12:00 pm with a small service at 12:30 pm at the Wildewood Village Event Center, 23154 Wetstone Lane California, MD 20619. Interment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s County.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com
Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.