We were good friends in our teenage years. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. 

A Poem

ModMarilyn

"Hey sista, what's happening?

How you doing today?"

We'd stay on the phone with nothing to say,

Or we'd spill every peeve and annoyance and vice.

We'd tell it and we'd heard it, more times than twice.

We'd argue religion and politics then hang up the phone.

We could have opinions at odds, but I knew I wasn't alone.

You were my sounding board and critic, brutally honest to the fore.

Fragile in health, but friendship solid to the core.

You lived in pain but somehow smiled, pushing on and enduring through it.

You'd correct my spelling and grammar, saying, "My smart fried, you are a nitwit!"

ModMarilyn, my stylist, my newscaster, consiglieri for advice.

You gave your opinion always, no regard to sugaring it with nice.

You'd say,  "Hey sista, what's happening there?"

And I'd settle for an hour or two in my chair.

A chat with my dear comrade, Marilyn, putting all in align.

My check-in, my critic, my therapist and dear, dear friend.

The hollow is heartfelt.  You will be sorely, bitterly missed

...until we meet again.

With love,

Cristina Tiliakos

Dear Tom, Sr., Mallory, & Tom, Jr., 

No doubt, dear Marilyn’s passing was a tragic shock to you all. The circumstances surrounding her passing are unimaginable and paralyzing. Please know, the shock of dear Marilyn’s passing has also negatively affected all of us, who knew Marilyn and were so privileged to have her in our lives. She was so much to everyone, a “Giant” , always ready to welcome and assist anyone and everyone. Her magnificent magnanimity was a blessing and distinguished her as a gentlewoman and someone we could and should emulate. Marilyn was a Sister to me, and meant so much to Dolores, Jessica (her Goddaughter), Gianna and of course, my Mother and her Aunt Mary.  At difficult times like this, we all have only our faith to rely on, and while it rings hallow given the pain you are no doubt experiencing, our faith commands us to accept God’s actions, as unreal and unexplainable as they are. Please know that we are so incredibly sorry for your loss, and please take some consolation in knowing that dear Marilyn was incredibly special to us too, and she enriched us with her love, kindness, conversation and friendship. God bless Marilyn, and God bless you all and our family. We will pray for you and we will keep you all in our daily intentions. Please accept our love and sympathy at this horrendous time. Please know that we are all here for you always and forever. We will always miss dear Marilyn, all the memories and great times, and the only thing consoling us at this time is that God certainly blessed us with dear Marilyn in our lives, and she is absolutely in Heaven with all her and our loved ones. We love you all very much!!

With love & support,

Dolores, Nick, Jessica, Gianna & Aunt Mary Satriano❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏✝️

Dear Steve and Family

I am so sorry for the loss of your sister.  I will keep you and your family in my prayers 

Love

Dee Porzio