Obituary of Susan Helene Marano

Marano, Susan Helene 59 Susan Goldblatt Marano passed away on Friday, July 9, 2010 at The Legacy Hospice House of Marion County. She was born on July 23, 1950 in Brooklyn, NY. She was a loving wife, mother and teacher. She was a graduate of Midwood High School, Long Island University, B.A., M.S. in education. Her personal passions and life pursuits included being a housewife, mother, animal lover, karate instructor and student and fitness instructor. Her proudest accomplishments were her children, being a member of Phi Alpha Theta History National Honors Society, earning a black belt in karate and winning the USA Senior National Karate Championship. She was loved and respected in her community and always had an open door and a hot plate for all the children who crossed her path. Everyone who knew her would describe her inner strength as inspirational. Her love and caring heart will be deeply missed. Susan is survived by her husband of 36 years, Edmund Marano of Ocala, FL, daughter Jennifer Morrison and husband William of Madison, NJ, son Jason Marano and wife Michelle of Ocala, FL, parents Mina and Joseph Levy of Palm Harbor, FL, brother Carl Goldblatt of Newport Richie, FL and special friend Karl Harris of Somerset, NJ., who called her "Mom". A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 25, 2010 from 1:00-3:00 PM at the Crown Plaza Somerset/Bridgewater, 110 Davidson Ave., Somerset, NJ 08873. All friends and family are asked to attend the memorial service. Memorial donations may be made in her name to The National Humane Society and The Legacy House, Hospice of Marion County, P.O. Box 4980 Ocala, FL 34481.