Marion R. Pedersen

Marion Ruth (Scharegge) Pedersen, a lifelong resident of Dedham, died Monday, October 17, 2022 at her home in Dedham surrounded by her loving family. She was 89. Marion was born May 18, 1933 in Dedham, Massachusetts, one of the four daughters of Irving E. and Dorothy (Kirchdorfer) Scharegge. She was a “river rat” growing up in the Riverdale section of Dedham and graduated from Dedham High School with the Class of 1951. She worked as a secretary/bookkeeper for Goodale Insurance Company. Marion loved to cook and was renowned for making the best pastry crust ever.

Marion is survived by her devoted husband, Peter A. Pedersen; her loving children, Pamela Pitaro, and her husband Mario, of Norwood, and Steve Zarba of Norwood; and her adored grandchildren, Anthony Pitaro of Norton, and Christopher Pitaro of Watertown. She was the sister of Beverly Johnson of Plainville, the late Phyllis Dillon and the late Thelma Wright. Visiting hours will be held Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton Street, Dedham followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 7:30 in the funeral home. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations to the Animal Rescue League, 55 Anna’s Place, Dedham, MA 02026 would be appreciated.