Connie L. Marmaro 87, of Pinellas Park, passed away December 6, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Princeton, IL to Roger and Helen Piper on August 9, 1937. She married her high school sweetheart, Raymond Marmaro, in 1956 and they moved to Florida in 1959.
Connie worked at Morning Star School as a secretary until she retired in 1987. After retirement, she continued serving her community through volunteer work, where she was actively engaged in a wide range of community service. She was with Pinellas County Head Start Program from 1964 to 2012, serving in many roles, including Chairman of the Board of Directors; served on the board for the Pinellas Park Library; was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where she served as a Eucharistic minister; and was a youth activities director with Modern Woodmen of America for over 40 years.
She had a deep devotion to serving her community, but her love for her family and travel was even greater.
Connie was predeceased by her Parents Roger & Helen Piper, Husband Ray Marmaro, Great Grandson Troy Raymond Schmiedl, and Great Granddaughter Piper Renee Schmiedl.
She is survived by her 5 children, Mary Otazo (Jesse), Mike (Nelle), Roger (Stephanie), Sandra Scott-Mooney (Carl) and Raymond Paul, and her 11 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren, who love her with all their hearts and will feel her absence profoundly.
A visitation will be held on Monday, December 16th from 9:00 – 10:00 AM at Taylor Family Funeral Home 5300 Park Boulevard, Pinellas Park, FL 33781. 727-545-9858
The Funeral Mass will follow at 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Church, 8001 46th Way N., Pinellas Park.
Entombment to follow immediately after mass. Calvary Catholic Cemetery 5233 118th Ave N., Clearwater.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Pipers Promise Foundation. piperspromise.com
Taylor Funeral Home
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Jaclyn
December 11, 2024, 4:24 pm
I am so sorry for your loss
Curt and Charlotte Yelm
December 11, 2024, 4:55 pm
Our Deepest Condolences.
We are so saddened to hear of Connie’s passing. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all during this difficult time.🙏
Herb Dorszynski
December 11, 2024, 9:36 pm
Paul and the entire Marmero family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies in regards to Connie’s passing. Paul has told me so much about the love and good works that she brought to your family and to the world. May she Rest In Peace and bring her spirit of joy to heaven.
Sincerely,
Herb Dorszynski
Missy and Butch
December 15, 2024, 6:12 pm
We are so sad to hear about Connie. She was such a special lady. I was so honored to have her as my Godmother. We had a lot of great times, whether it was a camping trip or helping set up Modern Woodman Christmas parties or going on various excursions with the Modern Woodman groups. We will miss her very much. Please take comfort in knowing she is at peace in a better place. We loved her very much.
Ryan & Melissa Christiansen
December 16, 2024, 7:27 pm
Marmaro Family – We are so sorry for your loss and keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. ❤️
Irene Batson-Rumph
August 1, 2025, 9:34 pm
I worked with Ms. Connie when i was on the policy council for headstart. She was a sweet lady that always had a smile. I thought of her often especially today when my son informed me that my grandson would be going thi the headstart center named for her. It was sad to learn of her passing. She will be missed.