Marie Mameli

January 14, 1944 - October 16, 2018

Obituary For Marie Mameli

Marie Mameli was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 14, 1944. As an adult, she raised her two children, Ann-Marie Victoria and Kenneth, in Massapequa Park, Long Island. She worked as an office manager in the dental field, working hard as a single mother to provide her children with everything they needed. She moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1994 with her then-young adult children, then continued her travels west several years later in 2004 when she moved to San Diego, CA to be near her daughter, who’d relocated there prior. In 2017, she moved back to the east coast to Garner, NC to be near her daughter and her new family, with her son and his family joining them this past August. Marie was overjoyed to have her family together again. No matter where she called home, Marie’s great love of dancing and country music brought many friends into Marie’s life. A social butterfly, she made friends wherever she went, and a stranger was just a friend she hadn’t yet made. She had her favorite seat at the Renegade, where she spent many evenings during the week dancing and socializing in San Diego. As a consummate card player, she developed many friends here in NC during her days spent at the Garner Senior Center where she played card games almost daily. Marie was a kind, funny, and generous person, who often placed others’ needs above her own. She had a quiet faith with deep roots and valued her relationships with God, family and her friends above all else. She entered into eternity on October 16, 2018. Marie leaves behind her daughter Ann-Marie Victoria (Mike) Foley, her Son Kenneth (Sarah) Speier, her grandchildren Autumn Speier, Matthew Foley, Marissa Foley, and Mike Foley Jr., as well as her brother Jack Mameli and mother Ann Mameli. She also leaves many extended family members and cherished friends. The family would like to acknowledge and thank the CICU staff at UNC Rex Hospital who became an extension of our family over the last month. They also wish to thank the community of Christ Baptist for their support, their prayers, and the meals/tokens provided in our time of sorrow. We feel the love of Christ as you have been his hands and feet these past several weeks.

Services

27 Oct

Memorial Service

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Christ Baptist Church 400 Newton Road RALEIGH, NC 27615 Get Directions »

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January 14, 2021

Sarah

Miss you.
September 01, 2020

Brenda Baird

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September 01, 2020

Theresa Post

Lit a candle in memory of Marie Mameli
September 01, 2020

Nancy Emmert Edwards

Sending heartfelt condolences to her family. My heart hurts and so shocked she was called home to be with the angels. I enjoyed all the memories and time shared on the dance floor and at gatherings. Thankful for the time shared. You will be missed always. RIH sweet marie
September 01, 2020

Brenda Baird

Marie was such a beautiful friend inside and out.... I didn't know her real well but I felt the sincerity of her friendship right away when I met her several years ago at her favorite country dance hall, the Renegade. I always looked forward to seeing her welcoming bright smile when I walked into the club & knew right where she would be seated. Keep on dancing, my sweet friend.... :hearts::hearts::hearts: (I posted some pictures I had taken of her wonderful smile... I hope you enjoy them.)
September 01, 2020

Jimmy D James

Barbara Hudson and Jimmy James really loved Marie and we miss her dearly!!!!! Our great friend and pinochle buddy! Our sweet angel Marie now has her wings. God bless and keep you Marie. Love Jimmy and Barbara.
September 01, 2020

Amy McFadden

Marie was a wonderful beautiful lady who I always enjoy talking to and sharing laughs with at the Renegade and dancing with we have a lot in common that way I also work in the dental field and remember talking to her about that as well I am very shocked and saddened to hear of her passing my prayers are with her family at this difficult time
September 01, 2020

Ann-Marie V FOLEY

Miss you so much Mom!
September 01, 2020

Bonnie Shoultz

Such a lovely lady....I met her several times and she was always smiling and always very thoughtful to others. I was very very sad to hear she was gone. Sending healing prayers to all her family and friends. Bonnie Shoultz in El Cajon, Ca.
September 01, 2020

Patricia Achterberg

My Condolences to the Family and prayers. Marie was an awesome warm hearted lady and was loved by all at the Renegade where she loved to dance to Western music. Of course she had her favorite place to sit and all of us that knew that and left it open for her only. She will be deeply missed and was so loved by all. Always smiling and ALWAYS a kind word to all. RIP Marie.... Beeps