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Marilyn M. Grillo \u2013 90 \u2013 of 49 John St., Hornell, died early Thursday morning (May 14, 2020) at Elderwood of Hornell Nursing Facility, following a brief illness.<\/p>\nMarilyn M. Grillo \u2013 90 \u2013 of 49 John St., Hornell, died early Thursday morning (May 14, 2020) at Elderwood of Hornell Nursing Facility, following a brief illness.<\/p>\n
Born in Hornell on May 8, 1930, she was the daughter of Frank & Camilla (Angel) McClary.<\/p>\n
Marilyn grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1949).\u00a0 While in high school, she began working, in many capacities, at the former Tuttle & Rockwell Store in Hornell, a job that she held from 1946-1950.\u00a0 She later was employed for several years as assistant manager and buyer at the former Cameo Shop in Hornell.<\/p>\n
In the 1970\u2019s, Marilyn acquired her Real Estate License and for several years served as a real estate agent for Winter\u2019s Real Estate in Hornell.\u00a0 She later received her Broker\u2019s License and began working for Real Inc. in Hornell.\u00a0 She retired in 2017 at the tender age of 87.<\/p>\n
Marilyn was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and a communicant of St. Ann\u2019s Church.\u00a0 She was also a member of the Ladies of Columbus, St. James Auxiliary, G. Carducci Lodge (Son\u2019s of Italy) and the Hornell Alumni Association.<\/p>\n
Having a deep love & affection for her family and many friends, Marilyn loved entertaining at her home and always enjoyed the company of others. One of her favorite times of year was Halloween inviting all the neighborhood children into her decorated home to give them candy, cider and doughnuts. She also enjoyed sketching pictures on the hill at Kanakadea Park.\u00a0\u00a0 She will be remembered as a genuine, giving, loving, compassionate woman who always had a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye.\u00a0 She will be sadly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her!!<\/p>\n
Marilyn was married on January 13, 1951 to Joseph \u201cJoe\u201d Grillo who died July 22, 2003.\u00a0 She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah \u201cDebbie\u201d Fahl who died September 5, 2019.<\/p>\n
Surviving are her son, Michael \u201cMike\u201d Grillo of Hornell; her daughter, Mary (Stephen) Westfall of West Palm Beach, FL; her sister, Betty Jean (Gene) Saville of Port Charlotte, FL; her son-in-law, James Fahl of Avoca; 4 grandchildren, Eric (Misty) Grillo, Jessica (Rhett) Snyder, Brian (Jessica) Fahl and Stephen (Brittany) Westfall; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces & nephews.<\/p>\n
Due to the Caronavirus Pandemic there will be no calling hours.\u00a0 A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family at St. Ann\u2019s Cemetery with Fr. Stan Kacprzak officiating.\u00a0 A celebration of life with family and friends will be held at a later date.<\/p>\n