Obituary of Julia V. Marrantino

Julia V. Marrantino of Wappingers Falls entered into rest Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie. She was 72. Daughter of the late Charles and Julia (Sullivan) Rogler, she was born on November 18, 1944 in Poughkeepsie. She married the love of her life, Joseph R. Marrantino on August 20, 1966 at St. Mary's Church in Wappingers Falls; Mr. Marrantino survives at home. Mrs. Marrantino graduated from St. Mary's School in Wappingers Falls. She was a member of the first graduating class of Our Lady of Lourdes High School in 1962. She went on to earn her Associate's Degree of Dental Hygiene from Farmingdale Agricultural College. Julia retired in 1999 as a dental hygienist for Downstate Correctional Facility. In her spare time, she was an avid coin collector; she was highly knowledgeable and it was her true passion. Julia was a longtime member of St. Mary's Church in Wappingers Falls. She will be remembered as someone who was well loved and always good to everyone. In addition to her husband, Joseph, survivors include her son, Joseph C. Marrantino and his husband, Andrew Briskin of Albany; daughter, Julia Pelon and her husband, Stephen of Valrico, FL; grandchildren, Joshua, Caleb and Josiah Pelon; and beloved friends. Family will receive their friends on Monday, January 30, 2017 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Straub, Catalano & Halvey Funeral Home, 55 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 11 Clinton Street in Wappingers Falls. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Wappingers Falls. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the home healthcare department of MidHudson Regional Hospital for their kindness and comfort for the last several months. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Julia's name to St. Mary's School Angel Fund, 2 Convent Avenue, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. For directions to the funeral home or to send a personal condolence, please visit our website at www.StraubCatalanoHalvey.com.