Obituary: Marion L. Germana

July 9, 1944 – May 5, 2022

Marion Germana, courtesy photo

WATERBURY – Marion L. Germana, 96, of Lincoln Street, passed away in the comfort of her home on Thursday, May 5, 2022. Born in Granville, she was the daughter of the late Lucius E. and Myrle (Eddy) Lemery. On July 9, 1944, Marion married Anthony R. “Tony” Germana in Boston, Massachusetts. Tony predeceased Marion on August 31, 2009.

Marion was a 1943 graduate of Waterbury High School and enjoyed her early years being a homemaker and raising her family. Marion worked for the former F.C. Luce Co. and Vincent's Pharmacy, both in Waterbury. She was a member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church and the Altar Society of Waterbury. She loved animals, flower gardening, long walks, cooking, traveling with friends. She took particular pleasure in spending time with her loving family.

Marion is survived by her son Richard Germana of Waterbury Center; her daughter-in-law Donna Germana of Newport, New Hampshire; six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren, as well as nieces, nephews, and extended family. 

She was predeceased by her son Robert Germana, daughter-in-law Kathleen Germana, sisters Lucille Morse and Barbara Shonio, brothers Edward Sr., Lucian, Roger and Richard Lemery.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Waterbury on Friday, May 13, at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow in the parish hall. Interment will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery in Duxbury.

The family requests that flowers be omitted. Memorial gifts would be appreciated sent to the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) online at aspca.org.  

The Perkins-Parker Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Waterbury is assisting the family. To send online condolences please visit perkinsparker.com online.