Maria Cirianni Fusca

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Maria Cirianni Fusca, 80, a beloved wife, mother, nonna, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on February 13th, 2026. Maria's life was a testament of love, laughter, and dedication.

Born May 29, 1945 in Sant'Onofrio, Italy, Maria immigrated to Bound Brook, NJ at the age of sixteen. She worked as a seamstress and helped take care of her dad and older brothers. In 1966, she married the love of her life, Onofrio, and they moved to Lansdale, PA. She worked at Puritan Men's Clothing, Zenith, and American Olean Tile.

Maria cherished time with her family and was happiest when everyone gathered together for holidays and special celebrations. She expressed her love through cooking, proudly sharing her Italian heritage by preparing sauce, homemade manicotti, and traditional Italian cookies that became treasured family favorites. Maria took great pride in keeping a tidy house, caring for those she loved, and offering sweet treats to all who visited her home. Maria carried photos of her grandchildren everywhere she went, and took great joy in proudly sharing them with all she encountered. She also found great joy in dancing and listening to music, especially the Italian songs that filled her heart and home with happiness.

Maria will be deeply missed by all who felt her love, and her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. She is survived by her husband, Onofrio, her children, Rosa Apple (Jeff) of Hatfield, Frank Fusca (Gina) of Lansdale; grandchildren, Jenny, Angie, Frankie, Morgan, and Douglas; siblings Dominic Cirianni (Sara), Teresa Figliano, Ralph Cirianni (Lina), Joe Cirianni (Teresa), Tony Cirianni; and sister-in-law Mary Louise Cirianni. Maria is preceded in death by her parents Onofrio and Rosa, her brother Frank Cirianni, her grandson, Michael Apple, and her brother-in-law Antonio Figliano.

Relatives and friends may call between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. February 22, 2026 at Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home, 701 Derstine Ave., Lansdale.  A second viewing will begin 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 24 at St. Stanislaus Church, 51 Lansdale Ave., Lansdale, followed by the Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m.  Entombment will be in St. Patrick Cemetery & Mausoleum, Norristown.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association.