Alva Aubrey Marticelli Obituary

We bid farewell to Alva Aubrey Marticelli (Herndon, Virginia), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 4, 2026 at the age of 95. Alva touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Alva Aubrey Marticelli to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her father Alfred Aubrey; her former husband Joe Marticelli; her husband Joseph John Marticelli; and her son Frank Anthony Marticelli. She is survived by: her daughter Barbara Ruth Marticelli McGarey; her son-in-law Patrick O'Brien McGarey Sr.; her grandsons, Francis Denver McGarey (Lisa), Patrick O'Brien McGarey Jr. (Cristin) and William Joseph McGarey; her great grandchildren, Hadley Mae McGarey, Neve Colleen McGarey, Mara Ruth McGarey and Rose O'Brien McGarey; and her daughter-in-law Eileen Caine Marticelli. She is also survived by children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Washington English Center, washingtonenglish.org/alva-aubrey-marticelli (https://washingtonenglish.org) in honor of Alva's immigrant ancestry and her dedication to helping others advance through education.