Marianne Tortora

Marianne Tortora, of Chattanooga, Tenn., passed away on Saturday, Dec. 23, at the age of 90. Marianne was born in Bari Italy; she migrated to the U.S. in the 1930s. She was a life-long learner, an advocate for reading, and enjoyed her swimming group at the Northside Y. She is survived by her son, John; and grandsons, Johnny, Tony, Vinny and Tom. Donations can be made to St. Jude School, Chattanooga, TN. Please visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort to the family. Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Rd.