Marie "Snook-e" A. Bianco, age 87, of The Villages, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2022 in her home surrounded by her lifelong partner of 49 years, Shirley Giangrande, her dear family & friends. Snook-e was born in New Haven, CT on November 17,1934. She later worked 43 years for Echlin Manufacturing, retiring as a Production Control Scheduler. In July 2003, she moved to The Villages with her partner where her social activities included softball, pickleball, billiards & playing poker. She is survived by her partner, Shirley Giangrande; her dog, Nikee boy; nieces, Karyn Rapuano & Rene Mamauzellos, Kathy & James Fraley & their Family; Great Nieces & Nephews, Great Great Nieces and Nephews, Cousins & many Friends. A funeral mass will be held at St. Mark The Evangelist church on 9/29/22 at 10 AM, followed by a Celebration of Life luncheon at the Coconut Cove Recreation Center at 1398 Stillwater Trail, The Villages, FL 32162. Please RSVP no later than 8/29/22 to Shirley's e-mail…shirleybigjohn@gmail.com. In lieu of flowers, contribution can be made in memory of Marie Bianco to: Compassionate Care Hospice, 304 LaGrande Boulevard, The Villages, FL (Heartfelt thanks to the staff for making Snook-e's journey comfortable) and St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.