Ann Marie Marsh, 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025 in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Ann Marie was born on June 28, 1949 in Boston, Massachusetts to Addolorata “Dora” (Tarallo) & Antonio “Tony” Berlinghieri. Her family moved from Boston’s West End to Somerville and then to Medford where she grew up with two sisters, Angela and Frances “Frannie”, along with many close cousins. Ann Marie graduated from Medford High School in 1967. She attended business college before starting her first job at Kakas Fur Company in downtown Boston.

On July 17, 1971, she married Theodore “Ted” Marsh in Medford, Massachusetts. Together, they had two children, Cindy & Jeff, before moving with her family to Indiana, Pennsylvania in 1980. There, she spent over 25 years working at Sears at a job she loved and where she found many close friends. In 2008, she retired to move to Virginia Beach, Virginia to be closer to her daughter and to help care for her granddaughter, Elana “Ell” Ruggles.

Ann Marie’s greatest loves were her family. She remained very close with her sisters and their families despite the many miles between them. She also enjoyed traveling with her husband, spending time at the beach, and cooking and enjoying delicious food. She was known by many for her eggplant parmesan that was adapted from several family recipes. She also spent many years swimming at the pool with friends. She was known for her infectious smile, her endearing sense of humor, and her love of life.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ted; her in-laws, Sam & Elaine Holt; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is survived by her daughter, Cindy Ruggles; son, Jeff Marsh & his wife Deanna; granddaughter, Elana Ruggles; son-in-law, Steve Ruggles; sisters, Angela Murphy & Frances Lino; nieces, Melissa Jolly & Jessica Lino; nephews, Brian Murphy & Michael Lino. She is also survived by so many other family members that she loved dearly.

A celebration of her life will be scheduled in Massachusetts in April.