Marcelle W. Peterka, of Mamaroneck died December 19, 2013. She was 101. Marcelle was born in Belgium and came to America in 1946. She was very active in her community as a member and past President of the Women’s Club, and an avid supporter of The Girl Scouts of America. Marcelle spoke four languages and was a volunteer French teacher in Mamaroneck school as well as a Sunday School Teacher at St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church. She was a world traveler. She is predeceased by her husband Adolph (d.1986), and survived by her daughter Christine Springer of Alexandria, Va. She is also survived by granddaughters Katherine Volin and Dr. Kimberley Springer and two great grandsons. To honor her life a memorial gathering will be held on Saturday December 28, 2013 from 11am to 1pm at COXE & GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME 767 East Boston Post Rd. Mamaroneck. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Scholarship Fund of the Mamaroneck Women’s Club.
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