Obituary of Marie D Di Paolo

MARIE D Di Paolo of Belgrade, Maine and formally of Yonkers New York died on Friday, March 21, 2025 at Maine General Hospital in AUGUSTA Maine. She was 95 years old. She was born on October 23, 1929 to Silvio and Fannie Di Paolo in Yonkers, New York, where she was raised and educated. Although she was born prematurely, and only 2 to 3 pounds at birth she was not left short of having a "golden heart ". Because of her tiny size she was known as little Mary. To her nieces and nephews, she was known as Mare Mare. She graduated from commerce high school in Yonkers New York and began to work for Otis elevator shortly after her graduation. Marie worked for Otis for over 25 years and only reason she stopped was because United Technologies took over and moved the company to Connecticut. She also worked for Will library in the city of Yonkers, New York before eventually retiring. MARIE loved helping people and especially children. She always looked at the bright side of everything and always said don't worry God will provide. Marie loved to go on trips with the Sacred Heart Monastery. She would often tell stories of all the places that she went to. Marie dedicated her whole life to serve God. She was a Eucharistic minister song leader at Sacred Heart Church in Yonkers, New York. She often served communion to people in hospitals, nursing homes, and houses where people could not go to church to receive communion. She also taught remedial reading to under privileged children. Although Marie never married and had children, technically, she had more children than anyone I've ever known. She used to babysit for family members and friends that needed help from time to time. In fact,she has probably changed every one's diapers that lived on Vineyard Avenue. She also was like a mother to my daughter Amanda and will truly be missed by all of us who knew her. Anna Barbezat, her sister, died on December 18, 2005. Dr. Maurice R. Barbezat her brother-in-law died on February 24, 2017. Anthony Di Paolo her brother died October 6, 2022. Conor Barbezat Hughes her great nephew died on February 2, 2024. Marie is survived by a brother Michael Di Paolo and wife Neri Villaman. three nieces Amanda and husband, Ricardo, Michelle and husband,Mike, and Debra Barbezat . A nephew John Barbezat and wife, Trisha and 13 great nieces and nephews. Amanda, Layla, Landon,Lacie, Lilly,Lia, Liam, Lennox, Levi, Johnny, Britney, Olivia, and Chloe.