Maryann Maccario, 88, of Nahant, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Anthony J. Maccario Sr., with whom she shared 60 wonderful years of marriage. Raised in Medford, Massachusetts, Maryann graduated from Cheverus High School in Malden. She worked for more than 15 years at Guillow Model Airplane Company and, earlier in her career, served as a fiber optic technician at Dolan-Jenner Industries.

Maryann was the devoted mother of Anthony Maccario Jr. and his wife, Kelly; Carl Maccario and his wife, Linda; and Michael Maccario and his wife, Maria. She was the cherished grandmother of Taylor Maccario Carabello and her husband, Josh; Ashley Duca and her husband, Matt; Mia Maccario Everleigh and her husband, Corey; Marisa; Michael and his wife, Shawna; Nicholas and his wife, Elizabeth; and Zachary. She was also the proud great-grandmother of Samuel, Claire, Riley, Noah, Aurelia, Charlotte, Callie, CJ, Beau, and Michael.

Maryann loved her sons deeply, and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her immeasurable joy. Those who knew her will remember her quick wit, warm humor, kindness, and generosity of spirit. She was also known for her wonderful homemade meatballs, which became a treasured part of family gatherings. Maryann was the kind of wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend that anyone would be blessed to have. She will be dearly missed by all who loved her. May she rest in peace in the arms of the Lord.

Graveside services will be held at Puritan Lawn Cemetery, 185 Lake Street, Peabody, MA 01960, on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, beginning at 11:30 a.m. A luncheon will follow at the Nahant Knights of Columbus, 1 Relay Road, Nahant, Massachusetts, to honor Maryann’s memory. Maryann was a staunch supporter of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Those who wish may make a memorial gift to St. Jude Memorial and Honor Gifts, Dept. 142, P.O. Box 1000, Memphis, TN 38148-0142, or online at www.stjude.org. For more information or online guestbook, please visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com or call 978-744-0497.