Marianne McDonnell Colarossi, 64, a lifelong resident of Scranton, PA, died Thursday, December 5, 2019, at the Lackawanna Health and Rehab Center, Blakely, PA. She was the wife of the late Michael P. Colarossi. Born May 23, 1955 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Jeanne McCormick McDonnell. Marianne was a graduate of Scranton Central High School and took psychology courses at Lackawanna Junior College, Scranton. She was a member of Mary Mother of God Parish, Scranton, and was very proud of her Irish heritage. She was an avid reader, great prankster, loved cats and lilacs. She was a loving mother and grandmother who will be missed by her family. She is survived by four children: Shane Purdy and wife, Karen of Dunmore, PA, Sara Weiss and husband, Jason of Scranton, PA, Kaitlin Reckless and husband, Jonathan of Dunmore, PA, and Rory Colarossi of Scranton, PA; nine grandchildren: Aireyal, Shane, Jr., Noelle, Abygail, Kaylon, Kalena, Jackson, Isabella and arriving in January, Baby Colin; two sisters: Judith and Kathleen; and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. from Holy Rosary Church, 316 William Street, Scranton, PA. A luncheon will follow at 3 Jacks Burger Bar, 233 E Drinker Street, Dunmore, PA. Friends called Wednesday, December 11, 2019 from 9:00-9:30 a.m. at the church. Cremation arrangements were under the care of Carmine J. & Louis C. Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Carbondale, PA. Mass 9:30 am Wednesday, December 11, 2019 Holy Rosary Church 316 William Street Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States