Marianne “Mimi” Cittadino passed away peacefully Oct. 21. She grew up in Little Silver and graduated from Red Bank Catholic High School. Mimi lived the majority of her life in Eatontown with her husband and daughters and was a proud employee of Wegmans in Ocean for the past 15 years.
Mimi was a beloved mother, wife, sister, daughter and friend to many. With a natural gift of listening and compassion, many sought out Mimi for advice. She had a passion for food and cooking, music (U2), animals and her family. She was a fun, relaxed, easy going and spiritual woman who could make her presence known just by walking in a room.
She was predeceased by her father Peter J. Samaras Sr. and brother-in-law W. David Bauer. Mimi is survived by her husband Michael, daughters Christine and Jennifer, her mother Virginia K. Samaras, siblings Virginia Bauer and husband Donald Steckroth, Cindy Barham and husband Bill, Carol Coleman and husband Bill, Peter J. Samaras Jr. and wife Tina, and many nieces and nephews. Mimi would be upset if we did not mention her two beloved rescue dogs, Stanley and Jean, as well.
A memorial gathering was held Oct. 23 at Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank, with a prayer service. Donations in her honor can be made to the Monmouth County SPCA.
The article originally appeared in the October 29 – November 4, 2020 print edition of The Two River Times.
