Lillian May Marzetta
January 22, 1915 ~ April 25, 2007
Lillian May Marzetta (Age 91)
A librarian, dancer, and Mother of three, died of complications associated with cancer on April 25, 2007 while visiting her son in Houston, TX. She lived in Vienna, VA since 1964.
She was born January 22, 1916 in Stephens Point, Wisconsin. At the age of adulthood she moved to Washington, D.C. working for the State Department during World War II. There she met and married Rudy Marzetta, a recently commissioned Ensign in the Navy. She had three children and stayed at home in support of them.
Lillian was a librarian at the Westminster School in Annandale, Virginia. As one of the original compliment of school employees, she laid the foundation for excellence in that prestigious school that continues to this day. Lillian was a vital member of that Westminster’s management team that helped shape a fledging private school, into a sought after building block in the Northern Virginia's private school education system.
After Lillian retired, from her time in Westminster, she spent many years as a senior member of the Capital Cotillion Dance Club and donated countless hours to the Widows and Orphans group, using dance teaching as a healing therapy to assist grieving members deal with tough emotional issues due to the loss of a loved one. She became a top notch social dancer in retirement, reaching past third level gold, as she progressed into international dancing.
Lillian maintained strong ties to Saint Patrick’s Episcopal Church in Falls Church, Virginia, serving as a central figure in regular church operations. She was known for consistently identifying and openly praising church youth who overcome personal adversity using the Lord’s doctrine.
Throughout her life Lillian always helped and assisted others, doggedly preserving through a multitude of health issues, yet staying positive throughout.
Lillian is survived by her three children, Dante, Donna, and Dean.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
A librarian, dancer, and Mother of three, died of complications associated with cancer on April 25, 2007 while visiting her son in Houston, TX. She lived in Vienna, VA since 1964.
She was born January 22, 1916 in Stephens Point, Wisconsin. At the age of adulthood she moved to Washington, D.C. working for the State Department during World War II. There she met and married Rudy Marzetta, a recently commissioned Ensign in the Navy. She had three children and stayed at home in support of them.
Lillian was a librarian at the Westminster School in Annandale, Virginia. As one of the original compliment of school employees, she laid the foundation for excellence in that prestigious school that continues to this day. Lillian was a vital member of that Westminster’s management team that helped shape a fledging private school, into a sought after building block in the Northern Virginia's private school education system.
After Lillian retired, from her time in Westminster, she spent many years as a senior member of the Capital Cotillion Dance Club and donated countless hours to the Widows and Orphans group, using dance teaching as a healing therapy to assist grieving members deal with tough emotional issues due to the loss of a loved one. She became a top notch social dancer in retirement, reaching past third level gold, as she progressed into international dancing.
Lillian maintained strong ties to Saint Patrick’s Episcopal Church in Falls Church, Virginia, serving as a central figure in regular church operations. She was known for consistently identifying and openly praising church youth who overcome personal adversity using the Lord’s doctrine.
Throughout her life Lillian always helped and assisted others, doggedly preserving through a multitude of health issues, yet staying positive throughout.
Lillian is survived by her three children, Dante, Donna, and Dean.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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We will miss seeing her smiling face at DCA.
We shall always cherish the many years that we have shared dancing and socializing, first, in our early years at the InStep Dance Studio with you, Rudy and Dean and later at the Capital Cotillion.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this very difficult time. Your Mother and Grandmother will be missed. -Dave & Katie Scallan
Lillian, you were my inspiration, you helped me help others and I will never forget you. I loved you and thank God for your friendship and the love you gave to me. Your Nature’s Sunshine friend.
Lillian was a wonderful caring person. She gave hope to many bereaved persons, and taught that life can still be rewarding and fun. She was a vibrant personality, always buoyant and joyful.
Lillian we never met but we shared a few letters and phone chats. We also share the same English heritage with your father William Fryer and my grandfather Francis Fryer being brothers from Wolverhampton, England. I was a Librarian too and I loved to dance. Must be in the genes.I send my condolences to my American cousins, Dante, Donna and Dean, and their families.I know how proud your mom and dad were of you all and your achievements. Maybe one day we shall meet. Nothing is impossible. God Bless you all. Your cousin Irene in Australia.