Marianne Sophie Perrone

Marianne Sophie (Bosakowski) Perrone passed away peacefully at home on the evening of August 8th one week after a leukemia diagnosis. Her beloved husband of 37 years, William “Bill” R. Perrone and her cherished son, Nicholas J. Gritzuk were by her side. Marianne was born on September 2, 1950 to Olga “Pat” (Gritzuk) Bosakowski and Joseph Bosakowski. She grew up in Brooklyn until 1957; then, the family moved to Bellmore, NY where Marianne made life-long friends and thrived in school. Known as “sunshine girl,” she loved music and attended the Woodstock festival in 1969. In September of 1981 Marianne was over the moon to welcome into the world her dear son, Nicholas. They had an incredibly close bond and she was blessed to have Nick close by in Mount Joy, PA these past years. On Valentine’s Day in 1988 she married Bill in the home they would own together for decades. Their prior marriages had ended in divorce, and they worked to create a loving blended family with Bill’s two children, taking trips to upstate New York to pick apples and spending weekends in the backyard swimming pool. She studied business administration at SUNY Farmingdale and had a successful career as an executive assistant at the Marsh & McLennan Companies. When not commuting to Manhattan for work, Marianne enjoyed hosting holiday dinners and barbeques at her North Bellmore, NY home. Over the years she cooked gallons of chili, dozens of artichokes, countless trays of lasagna, and shared her love of kielbasa and sauerkraut with friends and family. In 2018, Marianne and her family relocated from Long Island to Lancaster County, PA – a very brave and adventurous decision. She and her husband had enjoyed many trips there and her persistent research paid off when they purchased a home in the town of Mount Joy. While there, Marianne made many new friends and took part in local social activities; she also made time for regular visits with a childhood friend who had relocated to the region. Marianne was a talented crafter who delighted in painting, knitting, crocheting, sewing, and trying just about any new creative activity. She was a cat person who loved her recently adopted rescue, Emma. Marianne’s loss is felt deeply by her family and friends. She is survived by her husband William “Bill” Perrone and son Nicholas Gritzuk of Mount Joy, PA, her stepson Anthony Perrone (Kathy) of Marlboro, NJ, her stepdaughter Theresa Perrone Poe (Carson) of Greenfield, MA, and treasured grandchildren Aidan Perrone and Moira Perrone. She is loved and remembered by her sister-in-law Geraldine Bosakowski and nieces Madeline Bosakowski Quick and Anastasia Bosakowski-Bowers. Her older brother William, whom she admired and adored, predeceased her. Marianne’s life will be remembered and celebrated privately. Her wish was to be cremated and a portion of her ashes will be scattered in the ocean at Robert Moses Jones Beach State Park on the south shore of Long Island.

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Marianne Sophie Perrone

September 2, 1950 - August 8, 2025