Marianna T. (Galvin) Cerretani passed away at Woodbriar Health Center in Wilmington on July 25, 2015. She was 87 years of age. Marianna was born in Charlestown, raised in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School, Class of 1946. Mrs. Cerretani lived most of her life in Melrose before moving to Stoneham 15 years ago. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt who was dedicated to raising her family of 9. She was a great cook, loved family gatherings and events, was a sports fan, had a great sense of humor and always opened her home to all who visited. Marianna loved summering the past 50 years at her home in Pocasset where she cooked for many family members and friends of her family. Mrs. Cerretani was a longtime member of Most Blessed Sacrament Church, was a member of the Ladies Guild, an alter server, a CCD teacher and Cub Scout leader. She also volunteered her time at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. Marianna was the beloved wife of 65 years to John A. Cerretani. Loving mother of Paul of Caldwell, Idaho, Gerry & his wife Lisa of Peabody, Tom & his wife Donna of Melrose, Peter & his wife Lynn of Salem, NH, Kevin & his wife Molly of Haymarket, VA, Mark & his wife Kathy of New Smyrna Beach, FL, Trish Bourne & her husband Jim of Tewksbury, Jeff Cerretani of Melrose and the late Jack Cerretani. Sister of the late Paul, Arthur & Charlie Galvin. Cherished grandmother of 23 and great grandmother of 5. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose, on Thursday July 30, 2015 from 4:00-8:00PM. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home on Friday morning July 31st at 8:45AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 1155 Main St. Wakefield at 10:00AM. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend. Burial at Wyoming Cemetery in Melrose. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Marianna's name to the N.E. Food Foundation, P.O. Box 960788, Boston, MA 02196-0788 or to Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 11 Grove St. Wakefield, MA 01880.