Marie L. (Cafasso) Covino, of Melrose, died Saturday, February 12, 2011 at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. She was 83 years old. Born on August 31, 1927 in Everett, a daughter to the late Joseph & Lillian (Malta) Cafasso, she was raised in Malden and a 1944 graduate of Malden High School. Marie attended Fashion & Art Design School on Newbury St. in Boston before getting married and raising her family. She was a homemaker, a Melrose resident since 1975, enjoyed taking care of her family, cooking, baking, gardening, reading & traveled twice a year to many beautiful countries. She was the devoted wife of the late Samuel J. Covino, Sr. with whom they shared 62 years of marriage. She was the loving mother of Nancy M. Covino of Melrose, Samuel J. Covino, Jr. & his wife Ruth, also of Melrose & the late Susan M. Covino. Cherished grandmother of Christopher & James Covino. Caring sister of John Cafasso of Rochester, NH, Josephine Fralinger of Hampton, NH & the late Janette Weeks. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Funeral Service in the Gately Funeral Home 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Wednesday, February 16th at 10AM. Family & friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours Tuesday from 4-8PM. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Arrangements by The Gately Funeral Home of Melrose. Memorial contributions in Marie's memory may be made to Triangle, Inc. 420 Pearl St., Malden, MA 02148. For directions, flowers or to sign Marie's guest book, please visit www.gatelyfh.com