Maria Miranda Obituary

Age - 90

September 11, 2023

Pleasantville, NY

Maria Miranda, a resident of Pocantico Hills,NY died peacefully September 8th, 2023 . Maria was born November 19th, 1932 in San Martino,Italy to Giuseppe & Antoinetta Tangredi. She was married to Mario Miranda for 39 years. He predeceased her in 1996. She is survived by her two daughters, Maria Thomas (Richard), Dana O'Brien (Michael) and her six grandchildren, Miranda, Alexandra, Ricky, Rena,Michael and Cassie.

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