Marianne (Caliendo) Mustio
Marianne (Caliendo) Mustio, 66, of Moon Township, PA, passed peacefully at home and comforted by her family on June 17, 2024.
Marianne died the way she lived; with grace, an enduring sense of humor, and surrounded by the love and admiration of those who knew her. Her grounded steadiness, supportive presence, and fun-loving spirit will be remembered by her children, Laura (Justin Gruneberg) Mustio and Ryan (Megan) Mustio, whom she shared with former spouse Mark Mustio; sister Angela (Susan Jernick) Caliendo; brothers Mark (Kathleen) Caliendo and David (Kathy) Caliendo; her many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and the countless beloved friends and acquaintances whose lives she touched.
She is predeceased by her parents Mal and Pete Caliendo and cousin Dale Aurilio.
Marianne was a light to all who knew her, a present and loving mother, a loyal friend, and the life of the party. She was the kind of person who could get even the most hesitant partygoer onto the dancefloor and anyone who was lucky enough to attend a Jimmy Buffett concert with her can attest to the joy and fun she effortlessly brought to life.
A passionate golfer, Marianne was a 12-time Montour Heights Country Club Champion and served the Montour Heights community with care and diligence as their first female president. Kind and patient, she was always willing to take new or younger golfers under her wing and made everyone feel welcome.
Marianne spent many years as an active member of Sharon Community Presbyterian Church and was later devoted to her church community at St. Phillips. She loved to hike and travel and filled albums with photos from her adventures in Italy, Iceland, Spain, France, Greece, and beyond. There wasn’t a birthday, Christmas, or occasion she didn’t make more special, simply by being there and being herself.
Marianne’s life and example was an incredible gift to her children and all those she considered family and her character, integrity, humor, and heart will be remembered by all who loved her.
Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 PM on Thursday, June 20 at Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Township (1522 Coraopolis Heights Road), where a funeral service will be held on Friday, June 21 at 11:00 AM. Committal and Entombment will take place on Saturday, June 22 at Coraopolis Cemetery. (Please meet at the funeral home by 11:00 AM.)
In lieu of flowers and in order to support other families affected by Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, memorial contributions in Marianne’s name can be made to the CJD Foundation. (Please donate to the General Fund) https://cjdfoundation.org/donations/
6 thoughts on “Marianne (Caliendo) Mustio”
I remember fondly all the good times and holidays we spent together. I wish I can attend the service, but my thoughts and prayers are with you, as they have been the last month.
My sympathy and prayers are with the family. I have enjoyed all the times I have spent with my dear special Marianne and most recently in Florida golfing and dinners. I am not able to attend the service but will be there in my thoughts and prayers.
I have Known Marianne for many years! She is known by everyone at Montour to be excellent at every phase of her life!
May she rest in Peace and surround her angel wings around her family forever and ever!!
A candle is a small thing. But one candle can light another. And see how its own light increases, as a candle gives its flame to the other. Marianne was that light. I will miss that glow. Until we meet again.
Oh Marianne how I will miss our long talks and your beautiful spark. May you be at peace my friend. I look forward to being reunited one day. Lifting up your dear family and friends in prayer for peace within them. My deepest sympathy.
Laura and Ryan,
My apologies for the long delay in contacting you. News from Moon takes time to find its way to Los Angeles. It seems like 1000 years ago that you were kids and Tom and I were admiring your pep and perception growing more evident every day–lots of it from your Mother, we were sure. I know Marianne has so many reasons to be proud of you and yours, and I hope that her love continues as a strong thread throughout your lives. Kate Hornstein