Marilyn Torpey

Marilyn Ann Torpey , age 82, of Wakefield, formerly of Somerville, died Monday, November 6 at her residence with her family by her side.

Born in Boston on November 24, 1934 she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred (Zarella) Faletra.

Marilyn was raised in Charlestown and was a graduate of Charlestown High School. She had been a longtime Somerville resident, living in the area for 40 years before moving to Wakefield where she had been a resident for the past ten years. She loved to read and to gamble. She enjoyed travel, especially trips to Mohegan Sun and Las Vegas.

Marilyn was predeceased by the best husband a woman could ask for, the late Richard Torpey , with whom she spent more than 50 years of marriage. She was the loving mother of Donna Torpey and Susan Molloy and her husband Jack, all of Wakefield. She was the sister of Charles Faletra of Saugus, Carol Sexton of California, and the late Sandy Faletra. She was the adoring grandmother of Melissa and Makenzi. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her beloved dog, Coco.

Relatives and friends are invited to a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Florence Church, 47 Butler Ave., Wakefield on Wednesday at 10am. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

November 08, 2017
10:00 AM

St. Florence Church
47 Butler Ave
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-3550