Jennie (Rusinowski) Maria

Jennie (Rusinowski) Maria 99, of Reading, MA, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 1, 2025, surrounded by her three devoted children.

Born and raised in Chicopee alongside her eight siblings, Jennie made her home in Reading for more than 60 years. She was the life of the party and found joy in spending time with family and friends, especially at Hampton Beach, NH. Jennie never turned down a social occasion—whether it was a mystery bus trip, a thrift store outing, bingo at the senior center, a day with the red hatters, or dancing. She will be remembered for her kind and generous spirit, including her hand-knit, signature back-zip sweaters made with love for the infants of friends, family, and neighbors. A voracious reader, Jennie was also a regular presence at the Reading Public Library.

Jennie was predeceased by her beloved husband of more than 70 years, Albert Maria, and by all eight of her siblings. She is survived by her children: Diane Horner; Judy (Ralph) Dahle; and David Maria (Wini Pisarz); her four grandchildren: Trevor Balsley (Julia), Tara Broido (Steve), Hayley Dahle (Adam Womer), and Casey Dahle (Xiuxiu); her six great-grandchildren: Colton and Carmen Balsley; Jake and George Broido; and Liam and Lydia Dahle; along with many loving nieces and nephews.

Interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Friends of the Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave Reading, MA 01867 or by referring to Friends of the Reading Public Library or to BILH At Home/Sawtelle Family Hospice House, Gift Processing Center, 41 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01805 or by referring to BILH Sawtelle Hospice House

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