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Born Nov. 13, 1923, to Elizabeth Nigro Camise and Michael A. Camise, she was a lifelong resident of Yonkers. Marchionni attended the High School of Commerce and Columbia University School of Journalism. She was hired as sports editor of The Herald Statesman in Yonkers, predecessor to The Journal News, when men were being drafted into the armed forces in World War II.
Marchionni later was assigned as religion editor and wrote a column entitled "Spiritual Yonkers." As a columnist and editor, she also wrote a front page column, "Yonkers and You," a "Help" column for consumers, and an "A la Carte" column, a weekend review of area restaurants.
As Lifestyles editor, Marchionni interviewed celebrities and novelists. Her favorites were actor Arnold Schwazenegger, before he entered politics and Robert Ludlum, author of the "Bourne" spy novels.
During her career, Marchionni received numerous awards including one from the Yonkers Safari to Grossinger's for her stories on Hugh Redmond, a Yonkers resident imprisoned in China for alleged spy activity. She also received special recognition for her story on a papal audience with her parents and children at Castel Gandolfo in Italy.
She and her husband of 64 years, Andrew, traveled extensively visiting thirteen countries and the Peoples Republic of China.
In 1988, she retired from journalism and took on a second career as a caregiver for several family members including her mother, father, daughter and husband, Andrew, who has Alzheimer's disease.
Marchionni is survived by her husband Andrew, three children — Mark, Karen and Neil, and five grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be at Whalen & Ball Funeral Home on Friday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Monastery Chruch of the Sacred Heart on Saturday Feb. 28 at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery.
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