Marie J. (Florino) Connelly, age 100, a longtime resident of Braintree, died peacefully, Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Hancock Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Quincy, surrounded by her loving family.

Marie was born in Boston, to the late Joseph F. and Mary (Bruno) Florino. Raised in Boston’s West End, she was a graduate of Boston Girls High School, Class of 1942.

She lived in Braintree for over sixty years. She also maintained a cottage in Plymouth for many years.

Marie was a strong, independent woman who persevered through difficult circumstances. Widowed at a young age and caring for three sons, she returned to the workforce as an underwriter for the former Commercial Union Insurance Company in Quincy, later Mansfield, for twenty-five years. Marie helped look after three of her grandchildren, Lauren, Leah, and Elizabeth, following the passing of her son Stephen’s wife from cancer.

Marie and her late husband, Charles, were founding members of the Boston Sailing Club on the Charles River. She was a former member of the Gardeners’ Guild of Braintree. A woman of faith, Marie was a parishioner of the former Saint Thomas More Church and later, the Church of Saint Clare, both in Braintree. She was also active in the Catholic Women’s Club for many years.

Marie was an avid bowler. She enjoyed gardening, cultivating both vegetables and flowers, and was a talented cook. She loved hosting Christmas gatherings with all her family members. Most of all, she was devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren, actively supporting their many activities and accomplishments.

Beloved wife of the late Charles J. Connelly.

Devoted mother of Charles J. Connelly, Jr. of Plymouth, Daniel P. Connelly of R.I., and Stephen M. Connelly and his fiancée Jill Shea-Pohl of Braintree.

Loving grandmother of Christine, Evee, Joe, Heather, and Tony; Sean and Danielle; Lauren, Leah, and Elizabeth. Cherished great grandmother of many great grandchildren.

Dear sister of Rita Florino of Quincy, and predeceased by Laura Florino, Stephen D. Florino, and Helen Palkey.

Marie is also survived by her former daughter-in-law, Sandy Connelly, as well as many nieces, nephews, and their families. She was predeceased by her daughter-in-law, M. Paula (Flaherty) Connelly, and her former daughter-in-law, Colette Connelly.

Visiting Hours will be held at the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy, on Sunday, March 9, from 2 – 5 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Church of Saint Clare, 1244 Liberty Street, Braintree, on Monday, March 10, at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Marie’s memory may be made to the Church of Saint Clare, c/o 856 Washington Street, Braintree, MA 02184.