Southbridge: Marilyn A. (Ryan) Checkosky, 79, of Janet Ave., passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 20 ^th , surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness.

Her husband of 52 years, Robert T. Checkosky, passed away in 2016.  She leaves her four sons, Robert T. Checkosky, Jr. and his wife Diane of Hopkinton, William D. Checkosky of Southbridge, Kevin M. Checkosky and his wife Marie of Southbridge and Michael J. Checkosky of Southbridge; her two brothers, Dennis F. Ryan, III and his wife Kathy of  Charlotte, NC and Michael Ryan and his wife Jennifer of Syracuse, NY; her five beloved grandchildren, Sarah Checkosky, Olivia Checkosky, Grace Checkosky, Jackson Checkosky and Eli Checkosky; and several nieces and nephews.  She also leaves her beloved cat, Carli.    She was born in Syracuse, NY the daughter of the late Dennis F. and Mary (Antonopolous) Ryan.  Marilyn was a 1961 graduate of St. Patrick's High School in Syracuse.  She went on to graduate from Powelson Business Institute in Syracuse and worked as a secretary at Le Moyne College in Syracuse.

After starting and  raising her family Marilyn went on to work as a teachers assistant at the Tri Community YMCA Preschool in Southbridge for many years.

Marilyn was devoted Catholic and a longtime parishioner of Notre Dame Parish, now St. John Paul II Parish, in Southbridge.  She was an avid reader, fan of James Patterson and was a frequent visitor to the Southbridge and Sturbridge libraries.  She enjoyed taking care of her family and having them over for Sunday and holiday dinners.  Above all she loved, adored and lived for her family and especially her grandchildren.

Her funeral will be held on Thursday, Aug. 25 ^th , from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Mass at 11:00am in Notre Dame Church of St. John Paul II Parish, 446 Main St., Southbridge. Burial will follow in St. Hedwig's Cemetery, Southbridge.  Calling hours in the funeral home will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 24 ^th , from 5:00 to 7:00pm.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St John Paul II Parish, 279 Hamilton St., Southbridge, MA 01550.