Marie Crifaci of West Palm Beach, Fla., died Tuesday after a short illness.

Born Jan. 16, 1931, in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of Antonio and Felicia Fiorino.

She married Michael A. Crifaci in 1950 and they resided in Butler from 1956 until 1972. Her husband owned the Butler Pepsi Cola Distributor from 1955 until 1969.

Mrs. Crifaci was an avid dancer and worldwide traveler. She was a former president of The Singles Dance Club of the Palm Beaches.

She attended St. Lukes of Palm Springs, Fla.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by four children, Patricia Crifaci of Glenshaw, Stephanie Crifaci of Helena, Mont., Vincent G. Crifaci of Butler and Felicia Crifaci Numeister of West Palm Beach. Also surviving are five grandsons and a granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Elizabeth Gagaliano and Anna Grey; and a brother, Mario Fiorino, all of Brooklyn.

"KEEP ON DANCING"

CRIFACI - Visitation for Marie Crifaci, who died Tuesday, July 19, 2005, will be held Friday; and a funeral Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Saturday.In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to the Hospice of Palm Beach County, Fla.