Marie A. O’Neal, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at the age of 90. Marie was born in Binghamton, New York to Anthony and Jean Mariani, owners of the Mary Ann Italian Restaurant. She attended Binghamton North High School and began working at IBM after graduation. After marrying an Air Force serviceman, Marie and her husband eventually moved to Fort Worth, where they raised four children. She loved her family fiercely and would do anything she could for those she loved. Marie worked at General Dynamics which later became Lockheed Martin, where she spent 25 years and met her two closest friends Gaberial Parham and Linda Dwiggens. She was preceded in death by her son, Stephen O’Neal of Fort Worth. She is survived by eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, of whom she was immensely proud; her sister, Jeannine McDonough of Johnson City, New York, and brother, Austin Mariani of Glendale, Arizona, and numerous nieces and nephews. Marie is also survived by her son, Retired Lt. Colonel David O’Neal and wife, Linda of Tega Cay, South Carolina; her daughter, Susan Huston and husband, Terry of Decatur and her daughter, Dianne O’Neal of Whitney, Texas. Marie will be remembered for her strength, quick wit, playful spirit, and a wonderful sense of humor. Her greatest legacy is the family she loved so deeply. Her presence will be missed more than words can express. The family had a private memorial service at Greenwood Memorial Cemetery where she was interred. GREENWOOD FUNERAL HOME Greenwood Funeral Homes – Cremation 3344 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth 76107 817-336-0584
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