Marie Elena Albasini “Donnie” gained her angel wings on June 28th, 2021 at 79 years old in the city of Ocean Springs, Ms. She resided with her granddaughter in the city of Gautier.
Marie “Donnie” was born June 7, 1942 and was a native of Brooklyn, NY. She worked in food service most of her life. She then worked at Walmart for 15 years. Marie was the best person and most loving grandmother. She loved cooking, fishing, practicing her faith, and showing her love for God; but what she loved most was spending time with family and friends.
Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Louise Rini; and her sister, Josephine Rini.
She is survived by her children, Robyn Zamora-Albasini and John Albasini; grandchildren, Jaklyn Robles-Albasini, Kattarina Valdovinos Albasini, Sophia Albasini and Joey Albasini; and great-grandchildren, Jasmyn P. Albasini, Alonso P. Albasini, Abriana R. Albasini, and Alex R. Albasini.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to MS Center for Autism and Related Developmental Disabilities or contributions to do something special for nurses and techs who cared for Marie at Ocean Springs Hospital.
We would like to send a special thanks to all those nurses, techs, doctors, dietary services and anyone else that contributed to Marie’s wonderful care at Ocean Springs Hospital – special thanks to 2 West.
A Memorial Service will be held for Marie on July 10, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home located at 675 Howard Ave, Biloxi, MS.
Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 pm. There will not be a burial service at this time. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the Albasini family.