Mariann SantaBarbara Napoli, 86, of North Haven, formerly of Stratford for many years passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024 at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford.  Born in New Haven on February 17th, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Antoinette Piscitelle SantaBarbara.  Mariann was a graduate of the former St. Michael’s Elementary School, New Haven and Sacred Heart Academy, Hamden.  An avid golfer, Mariann was a member of the Mill River Country Club, Stratford for many years where she was the Club Champion and enjoyed singing in the many plays they produced; member of the Bear Lakes Country Club, West Palm Beach, Florida.  Mariann had won the US Masters Amateur Golf Tournament. Mother of Laura Coppola (Michael), Mark A. Tuscano (Gigi) and the late Debra Re. Grandmother of Rachel Re. Great-Grandmother of Valentina Re. Sister of Robert SantaBarbara (Maryann), Pasquale SantaBarbara (Jeanine) and the late Patricia Barucci.  Sister-in-law of Frank Barucci. Also survived by nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Mary’s Church/St. John Bosco Parish, 731 Main Street, Branford on Monday morning, January 29th at 10:00 to attend a Mass of Christian burial. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75216.