Marilyn Smedman

March 23, 2012

Marilyn A. Smedman, 57, of La Quinta, CA passed away on March 23, 2012 with her husband and daughter by her side. Marilyn grew up in Queens, lived in Staten Island, and moved to California 1 1/2 years ago. She graduated from Columbia University and worked as a research assistant for many years at Columbia University, the Institute for Basic Research, and Johnson & Johnson. She later became a NYC bus operator until 2008 when she suffered a stroke. She had a great sense of adventure, loved traveling and gardening and above all, spending the day at the beach with her grandkids. Marilyn is predeceased by her parents, Lawrence and Catherine LaVache, and a brother Robert. She is survived by William, her husband of 39 years. She leaves behind two daughters, Chandra and her husband James Dimiceli of New Jersey, and Lauren Smedman of California, a sister Kathleen La Vache of Queens and five loving grandchildren - James, Samantha, Anthony, Joseph, and Robert Dimiceli. She was loved by many other family members and life long friends. Visitation will be held at the Virginia Funeral Chapel 1707 Hylan Blvd Staten Island, NY 10306 Sunday April 1, 2012 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral mass to be Held Monday 10:30 Am Saint Patricks Church Staten Island. Funeral under the direction of Saraceno Funeral Home Egg Harbor City, NJ