Obituary of Joseph Marci

Joseph Marci, 91, of Peabody, died Friday evening At his residence after a long illness. He was the husband of Brigida (Mangiafico) Marci with whom he shared 70 years of marriage. Born and raised in Siracusa, Sicily, Italy on October 25, 1910, he was the son of the late Paul and Josephine (Ciarcia) Marci and had been resided in Peabody for the past 47 years. He had been a tanner With the former Verza Tannning Co. of Peabody for 18 years prior to his retirement 25 years ago. He enjoyed growing Grapes and making wine and had been a member of St. Michael’ s Society of Medford. During WW 11, He was a member of the Italian army and was a Prisoner of war in Checkoslovakia. Surviving him besides his wife are 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Sebastian And Patricia Marci of Salina, Ks., Salvatore and Anick Marci of Lawrence, Ma. And Paul Marci of Indianapolis, In.; a daughter and son-in-law, Maria and Joseph Lenares of Peabody; 7 Grandchildren, Maria Molica and Cristina Lenares both of Peabody, Bridget Santo of Danvers, Michele Marci of Lawrence, John S. Marci of Pa., and Joseph E. Marci of Richmond, Va., and Lisa Marhefka of Morgantown, W.Va And many nieces and nephews. He was the father of late Paul Marci . His Funeral will be held on Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. from the Conway, Cahill - Brodeur Funeral Home at the 12 Chestnut St., Peabody facility followed By a funeral Mass in St. John’ s Church, Peabody at 9:00 A.M. Burial in St. Mary’ s Cemetery, Salem. Visiting hours on Monday from 5:00 until 9:00 P.M, Relatives and Friends kindly invited. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hospice of the Northshore, 10 Elm St., Danvers, Ma. 01923.