Rochester: Passed away on, November 1st, 2017 at the age of 78. Predeceased by her parents Mary and Howard Preston; first husband, DL Baize Sr. and 3 siblings.
She is survived by her loving husband of 18 years, Anthony ''Nino'' Campagna, 5 children; 23 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren as well as many acquired grandchildren; sister Irene Mackaravitz and brother Leonard Preston along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends.
Special achievements include Webster High School, Wyoming County Community Nursing School, St. Joseph's College of Maine with a BS in Psychology, Infant Massage Instructor, Child Birth Instructor, Certified Lactation Counselor, Certified Grief Counselor and Lay Minister. She and her first husband Rev DL Baize, Sr. were co-founders of United Protestant Marriage Encounter (UPME).
Family will receive friends from 2 PM - 3 PM followed by a memorial service at 3 PM on Sunday, November 12th, 2017 at Wesley United Methodist Church, 2009 Dewey Ave., Rochester NY 14615.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that you make donations in her honor to the charity of your choice. Some charities and organizations that she frequently supported were (memo line: In memory of Marilyn Campagna):
Bella's Bumbas - payable and mailed to Bella's Bumbas 1170 Ridge Rd PMB #208, Webster, NY 14580
U of R Ob/Gyn in support of Lactation Education - payable to UR Ob/Gyn and mailed to Dianne Moll, Director of Advancement, 300 E. River Road, PO Box 278996, Rochester, NY 14627
Mary Lu's Mission trips – payable and mailed to West Bradenton Baptist Church 1305 43rd St W, Bradenton, FL 34209 – memo line: MaryLu Glidden In memory of Marilyn Campagna
Open Door Mission in Rochester NY - payable and mailed to Open Door Mission 156 N Plymouth Ave Rochester, NY 14608