Marilyn J. (Ragonese) Salerno Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Marilyn J. (Ragonese) Salerno, 81, passed away on September 1st at the Geer Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Canaan, CT following a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was the wife of Blaise A. Salerno. The couple was happily married for 40 years. Marilyn was born on July 4, 1939 in Syracuse, NY daughter of the late Charles and Genevieve (Bennett) Ragonese. Marilyn was the office manager for the Netti Wholesale Beverage Company in Syracuse, NY. After leaving the company, she found her true passion in being the best wife, mother and homemaker she could possibly be. Marilyn enjoyed going to casinos and trying her luck at bingo. In addition to her husband, Marilyn is survived by her children, Louis Adiano (Kris Friend) of Clermont, FL, Lisa Tarson (Larry Webber) of Syracuse, NY, Mary Lou (Kristian) Kuegler of Litchfield, CT, Elizabeth Salerno (Gabriela Celeiro) of Newark, NJ, and Genevieve Salerno (Joseph Pawski) of Kerhonkson, NY; brother, David (Dorothy) Ragonese of North Syracuse, NY; sister, Annette Ragonese of Pompano Beach, FL; grandchildren, Ashley (Brian) Gattis, Anthony (Michelle) Adiano, Lauren Tarson (Brett Liedka), Breanna Adiano, Katherine Kuegler, and Jacob Kuegler; and four great-grandchildren, Henry Blaze, Brooklyn Marie, Adley Grace, and Anthony Louis. Marilyn was predeceased by her brother, Charles Ragonese, Jr.; and sister, Maria Ragonese. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, September 8th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Farone & Son Funeral Home, 1500 Park Street, Syracuse, NY 13208. A Celebration of Marilyn’s life will immediately follow at 1 p.m. Services will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

Marilyn J. (Ragonese) Salerno

July 4, 1939 - September 1, 2020