MARION D. LORENZO (nee Shutack) age 85; beloved wife for 46 years of the late Anthony; loving mother of Joseph Centofanti (wife Becky), Lorena Graham (husband Larry), Patricia Smith (fiancé Matthew Moehring), Anthony (wife Jeannine) and Nicole Lorenzo-Luna (husband Arturo); devoted grandmother of Joseph (Annie), Jennifer, James (Lydia), Jonathan and Jordan Centofanti, Bridget Conway-Sopko (Mark), Jon and Grace Graham, Christian, Jason and Anthony Smith, Thomas and Caitlyn Lorenzo, Salvador and Agustin Luna and great-grandmother of Anthony, Joseph, Kellen, Nicholas, Jacob, Luke, Lane and Luke; treasured daughter of the late Michael and Veronica (nee Hurtack) Shutack; dearest sister of Eleanor Corona, Florence Henderson, John and Michael Shutack, Dorothy Tranchito, Robert Shutack, Barbara Issel, David Shutack and the late Anne Dellyse; dear aunt and great aunt of many.
Marion was born into a loving family on August 19, 1929, in Belsano, PA. She and her nine siblings grew up on a farm and being one of the oldest daughters she helped care for all of her younger siblings. She married Joseph Centofanti at the age of 18 and had her oldest son, Joseph. After her first husband’s death, she moved to Cleveland Heights and eventually met Anthony Lorenzo with whom she had a loving marriage of 46 years. Marion had four children with Tony: Lorena, Patricia, Anthony and Nicole. Marion had many aspirations in life, but most important to her was providing a loving environment for her entire family. It was an inviting home and her family still jokes that they all lived with her at one time or another. But that was who Marion and Tony were. They always had their door and hearts open; food and homemade wine on the table; parties where she and her sisters would cook for days in advance. Family and friends who would sing and laugh in the backyard so loud that the police would finally have to come and tell the “old people” to keep it down. She loved to cook but entertaining was her special talent. She was an extremely smart woman and well read even though her formal education ended in the 8th grade but at the age of 60 she received her High School GED. It was one of her proudest moments and we were all so proud of her. She loved to read, garden, play cards and do crossword puzzles. She enjoyed Italian opera and country music. She was a devote Catholic. A member of Christ the King, Cleveland Hts., St. Bede, Mentor and most recently Holy Trinity in Avon. Marion will always be remembered for her warm smile, electric kisses and hugs that made everything better. We will miss you so much.
Mass of Christian Burial Friday, February 27, 2015 at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, 1545 S. Green Rd in South Euclid, at 11 AM. Burial following at Knollwood Cemetery. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Marion at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF SOUTH EUCLID, 4600 MAYFIELD RD. (just east of Green Rd.) THURSDAY 4 – 8 PM.
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Liza Grossman
So many wonderful memories of Marion in her kitchen playing cards with her friends and family. There was always something delicious cooking and she was generous with her food! Loved chatting with all of us and loved her family so much. The warmth of her kitchen will be remembered always.
Maggie Brueggemeyer
Sending heartfelt condolences on your loss. I’m sure Mrs. Lorenzo was a wonderful wife and mother and that she will be greatly missed by all of her loved ones. My thoughts and prayers are with all of her family members at this time.
Terra Cherry
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of need. So sorry for the loss. May she rest in peace.
Kevin, Terra and Lindsay Cherry
linda klein
Jeannine and family – I am very sorry for your loss.
Carol Clague
Tony and Jeannine,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. I pray that you receive comfort in joyful memories and knowing that she is now home with the Lord.
Lisa Deyarmin
Jeannine and Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. May the happy memories you have of your mother/grandmother bring you comfort during this difficult time. I’m keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Deyarmin
John Shutack
Our thoughts and prayers will be forever in our hearts in memory of Marion . Our love and fond memories to all of you. Nancy & John
Harriet
The passing of Aunt Marion is a huge loss to all of us. She always managed to find a silver lining to anything..I always enjoyed talking to her on the phone…unfortunately, with my living in Massachusetts,,,visiting has been impossible..
Aunt Marion and I shared a room when we all met for Katherine’s wedding in Newport, Rhode Island. We all had such a great time together.
Marian McEvoy
My Condolences to the family! I didn’t know her but reading her obituary she was a wonderful, fun loving person! I worked with Becky at Continental/United Airlines for years.
lucillesmith
she sound like a women I would have like to have known sorry for your loss to all the family
Joanie, Rich, Bethany and Richie Lutty
A wonderful Aunt and full of kindness was our dear Aunt Marion. She will be remembered always for her sweetness.
We have you all in our thoughts and prayers.
christina attenson molaskey
Mrs. Lorenzo was like a second mother to me. She always welcomed me into her home & made me feel loved – and Oh the wonderful meals she would cook! The pizza, soup, pizzelles & spagettes were always such a treat! She provided many a ride home & carted Patti & I around to places we “just had to be”. She was caring yet stern. We could pull nothing over on her – nor would we try. She was a beautiful person & I will miss her. Forever she will remain a fond memory & a wonderful influence on my formative years. I love you Mrs Lorenzo!
Jennifer Larisey
Lorenzo Family:
Marion was a very special lady. She and Tony spent a couple of Christmases at my home in California, a number of years ago. She was a fun and classy lady. Marion and I shared a love of food and cooking. During one of her visits to Southern California, I took her to a few local vegetable farms to hunt down a particular pepper that she wanted. She was so impressed when I told her that Chef Wolfgang Puck (and other great chefs in L.A.) also shopped at one of the farms where we visited. God bless Marion and your family. Love Jennifer Smith Larisey
Jennifer Larisey
Lorenzo Family and Friends,
As you all know, Marion was a fun and classy lady. She and Tony spent a couple of Christmases at my home in California, many years ago. I enjoyed both of them immensely. She and I enjoyed to talk about food and cooking. During one of her visits, I took her to a few local fruit and vegetable farms. She wanted to find a particular pepper for one of her recipes. She was so impressed when I told her that Chef Wolfgang Puck also shopped at one of the farms that we visited. She will always hold a special place in my heart. My deepest condolences to Marion’s family Love, Jennifer Smith Larisey
Tom & Becky Shutack & family
Hugs, Love and Prayers! May happy memories comfort you today and always! She was an awesome lady who will be missed by all. What a feast they must be having in Heaven! We will miss you bunches and love you forever Aunt Marion!