SMITH, Beverly Anne

Abt 1932 - 2015  (83 years)

• Name	SMITH, Beverly Anne
  Birth	Abt 1932	Niagara Falls Memorial Park, Lewiston, Niagara County, NY
  Gender	Female
  Death	22 Aug 2015	Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY
  Person ID	I176800	Laur from Germany
  Last Modified	1 Oct 2016

  
  

  Father	SMITH, Edward Leo
  Mother	Catherine Ann
  Family ID	F64580	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	MARRA, Dr Joseph Vincent   d. 12 Oct 2009, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY
  Marriage	6 Oct 1956	Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY
  Children	1. MARRA, JoAnne M Dr   2. MARRA, Orlando A   3. MARRA, Catherine E   4. MARRA, Anne   5. MARRA, Joseph V   6. MARRA, Edward L DDS   7. MARRA, Judith M   8. MARRA, Michael J   9. MARRA, Maria T   10. MARRA, Robert Martin,   b. 16 Jun 1972, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY d. 11 Feb 2022, Huntersville, Mecklenburg County, NC (Age 49 years)
  Family ID	F64571	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	14 Feb 2025

  
  

• Notes

  Beverly A. Marra Died: August 22, 2015 Send Flowers Beverly Anne (Smith) Marra, 83, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at O.L.P Nursing Care Residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Edward Leo and Catherine Ann Smith. A lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, Beverly graduated from Loretta High School in Niagara Falls, Ontario, and earned her Master’s Degree in Counseling from Niagara University. On October 6, 1956 she married Dr. Joseph V. Marra, who predeceased her on October 12, 2009, after 53 years of marriage. Beverly was employed as the Director of Nursing at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston, NY, where she truly enjoyed caring for people. Beverly was a great advocate of education, particularly Catholic Education. She was a founding member of the St. Francis Guild, a member of the American Legion of Nurses and friends of St. Jude. She was also a member of the parents group that founded the Montessori School in this area. Beverly was a devout Catholic and longtime parishioner of St. Peter’s Church in Lewiston, NY, as well as the former Sacred Heart Church in Niagara Falls, NY. She enjoyed reading, but above all loved spending time with her loving grandchildren. Mrs. Marra is survived by her ten children, Orlando A. (Marnie) Marra, Esq. of Dunwoody, GA; Catherine E. Marra, Esq. of Lewiston, NY; Edward L. (Deanna) Marra, D.M.D. of Scotsdale, AZ; Anne (Michael) Orenstein, Esq. of Hollywood, FL; Joseph V. (Susan) Marra of Lewiston, NY; Judith M. Dale of New York City, NY; Michael J. (Laura) Marra of Lewiston, NY; Maria T. (Erik) Jobson of Orchard Park, NY; JoAnne M. (Jeffrey) Moll, M.D. of Shippenville, PA and Robert M. Marra, Esq. of Charlotte, NC; twenty one grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was the sister-in-law of Orlando A. Marra, D.D.S. of Niagara Falls, NY, Anna Mae Rotella of Lewiston, NY and the late Albert L. Marra; and predeceased by one brother, Edward L. (Maria Crea, M.D. of Lewiston, NY) Smith, Esq. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 from 3 - 8 p.m. at the M.J.COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Peter’s Church, 620 Center Street, Lewiston, NY with Msgr. David LiPuma officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Lewiston, NY. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Catholic Charities, 525 Washington Street, Buffalo, NY 14203.