Marieann Dechristopher

Marieann DeChristopher, 79, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2015 after a long battle with brain cancer.  She will join her parents, Francis and Amelia Abare, and her brother Frank.  Marieann will be forever remembered for her beautiful smile, her kind words, and her loving and patient nature.  She was the most amazing wife and mother, and will be missed dearly by her family.  Marie is survived by her devoted husband Michael and her loving daughter Michelle.  A Liturgy of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 9am in St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish, 475 Main St, West Springfield followed by Rites of Committal in the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery Chapel, 1390 Main St, Agawam. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marieann's name to the Ronald McDonald House, 34 Chapin Terrace, Springfield, MA 01107. For further Information please visit www.tylunasfuneralhome.com .