Ms. Marian E. Waters

February 2, 1935 - January 15, 2013

Marian E. Waters, 77, of Cortland, passed away, Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Cortland Regional Medical Center. Born, February 2, 1935 in Seneca Falls, N.Y., the daughter of Frederick and Rose Coffey Waters, Marian was a Cortland resident most of her life. Marian was employed as a manager in the regional office of the New York State Department of Labor. She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church and was active in the ladies auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus. A generous and giving person, Marian always seemed to know just what her friends and family liked and always made a point of getting them that perfect gift, no matter what that might be, she always made a point of giving you just what you wanted, it was a huge piece of who Marian was. She is survived by a sister, Marjorie Waters (Myles Gordon) of Hastings on Hudson, and a sister in law, Connie Waters. Also surviving Marian are her beloved nieces and nephews, Kathy, Tom, Lynne, Heather, Alison, Greg, Suzanne, Gus, Gail, Michael, Cynthia, Jim, Lisa, Julie, Tyson, Sam, Ashley, Alex, Ian, Kristin, Mike, Kaleigh, Sophie, Hannah, Maddie and Teagan. Two brothers, Thomas and David and a sister in law, all died previously. Services and prayers of committal were held in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Riccardi Funeral Home, Cortland, N.Y. www.riccardifuneralhome.com