Maria A. Colantino

Born in Lynn, MA on June 14, 1955, she was the daughter of Anthony and Frances V. (Hunter) Muscillo.

Maria graduated from high school in Salem, MA and was a canine groomer during her career. She was an animal lover, having rescued and adopted several dogs, mainly Boston Terriers, during her lifetime. She also had a passion for astrology and spiritual healing.

Family members include her loving husband Paul Colantino of Hooksett; her daughter Stephanie Mullen, and husband Robert, of Candia; two grandchildren, Wyatt and Sawyer Mullen of Candia; and her brother James Haley, and wife Eileen, of Lowell, MA. She was predeceased by both of her parents.

Funeral service were held on Monday, May 20, 2013 in Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm Street, Manchester, NH, 03104.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK, 73123-1718 or to the Animal Rescue League of NH, 545 Route 101, Bedford, NH, 03110.