Marianne Whelan Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Marianne Whelan of Fredericksburg, Virginia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 21, 2026 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Marianne Whelan to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her significant other Edward F. Whelan Jr.; her parents, Jeanne Astarita and Anthony Astarita; her sister Margie (Ed's); her sister-in-law Barbara Whelan; Tom Whelan.
She is survived by: her children, Edward III (Anna Sanborn) of Fredericksburg, Jeanne, Al Santucci of Hackettstown, N. J., Angela Richner of Fredericksburg, Beth, Ger O'Sullivan of Cork and Jeff (Kate Coscarelli) of Springfield, N. J.; her grandchildren, Edward F. Whelan IV (Jennie Lee), Christin Calaman (Shaun), Jenny Clore (Ryan), Erynn Menefee (Andrew), Jonathan Whelan, Danny Santucci (Christine), Shane Santucci, Allan Paul Richner III, Heather Richner (Trey Liddon), Gillian O'Sullivan, Anthony O'Sullivan, Devin O'Sullivan, Maybeline Whelan and Talulah Whelan; her great grandchildren, Edward F. Whelan V (Andrea), Zack Whelan (Grace), Chase Whelan, Easton Calaman, Everett Calaman, Luke Clore, Shannon Clore and Brylee Whelan; her great great grandchildren, Harrison Lee, Ryleigh, Emma, Chase and Kaiden; her brother Tommy Astarita (Teresa); her brother-in-law Joe DiMeglio; Becca (Jerrick), Jake (Missy), Emily (Nick), Nora, Jim, Bill (Christina Lyons), Steve (Maria) and Rita (Tommy Cascio). She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, 120 Olde Greenwich Dr., Fredericksburg, VA., 22408.
