Marie A. Orfao, 84
Marie A. Orfao, of Hull, died peacefully in her sleep on Jan. 30 at the Webster Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Rockland. She was 84.
Born in Madeira, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late John and Eva (Ferriera) Orfao. In 1945, when Marie was 10, she and her family moved to East Boston where they lived until 1950, when they moved to Somerville. Marie attended the Somerville school system. In 1992, she moved to Hull, which she called home for the past 27 years.
Marie worked as a stitcher in the clothing industry. Her company made military uniforms for a variety of corporations. She enjoyed her work and the relationships she built through the years. 
In her spare time, Marie enjoyed playing card games and Bingo and visiting Foxwoods with her senior center friends. She looked forward to the monthly trip to Foxwoods because she always won. She was also an avid sports fan, her favorites being the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots.  
The most important parts of Marie’s life were her family and her faith. She loved the time spent with her siblings, nieces, nephews, and friends. A woman of great faith, she lived her life in accordance with the Christian virtues of faith, hope, and love. She was a daily communicant of St. Ann’s Church in Hull and always made an effort to live the Gospel. She was a regular volunteer at Wellspring Multi-Service Center as well as at the senior center. 
Marie was the type of person whom people felt comfortable with. She was always ready to give words of encouragement and comfort, and she had a big “Hello!” for everyone. She also had a presence that filled the room. She was a gentle, kind, and happy person. She will be missed by all the lives she touched.
Marie was the loving sister of John Orfao and his wife, Virginia, of Hull, and the late Joseph Orfao. She was the devoted aunt of David Orfao and his wife, Mary Beth, of Cambridge; JoAnn McIntosh and her husband, David, of Hinesville, Ga.; Elizabeth Mele and her husband, Robert, of Hull; Michael Orfao and his wife, Nancy, of Framingham; Philip Orfao and his wife, Cathleen, of Manchester, N.H.; John Orfao and his partner, Michelle, of Lacey, Wash.; Janet Riscica and her husband, Tony, of Niskayuna, N.Y.; Gina Gerfao and her wife, Sierra-Marie, of New Haven, Conn.; and the late Linda Belanger. Marie is also survived by many loving grand- and great-grand nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours were held on Feb. 4, at the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home in Hingham. The funeral Mass was celebrated on Feb. 5, at St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church, Hull. Services concluded with interment in Hull Village Cemetery, Hull. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Marie’s name can be sent to St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church, 208 Samoset Ave., Hull, MA 02045. See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for directions and online condolences.