Marie L. (Natale) Caprioli, 66, of Worcester, died unexpectedly and suddenly at home, on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. She was the beloved wife of Richard J. Caprioli for forty-two years and the loving and devoted mom to Tom and Mike. Marie was also Nana, the title she loved most of all, to Izzy and Peter, her grandchildren. Marie was born in Worcester, MA, the daughter of Lucia and John Natale. She attended Sacred Heart Academy and Salter's Secretarial School and Fanning Trade. Marie was married to Richie, the love of her life and best friend for almost half a century. They made each other smile every day. They shared a true and special love. Marie loved spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed singing, internet shopping for everyone year round, playing the slot machines with Richie, vacationing and all things Elvis and Michael Buble. Marie is survived by her husband, Richard J. Caprioli; her son Thomas J. Caprioli, his wife Nicole (Ciandella) and her granddaughter, Isabella; her son Michael J. Caprioli, his wife Amy (Bonczek) and her grandson, Peter. She is also survived by her sister Juliet Glass, her confidante and best friend, and brother in law, Stephen Glass; and her sister and brother in law, Ann and Carl Larson. Marie's life was also enriched by her nephew, Adam Glass and her niece Jennifer Conrad and their families, especially her grandnieces and grandnephew, Jordan, Lily, Sam and Gabby; as well as her father in law, John Caprioli and her brother in law and sister in law, Jay and Christine. Marie also leaves her cousins, Carmella and Beverly and her dear friends, Anna and Lucille. Marie made friends everywhere she went, she made people laugh, smile and always feel loved. She will be deeply missed, but will always be remembered in the hearts of those who loved her. Calling hours for Marie will be held on Friday, May 25, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. in MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester. Her Funeral will be held on Saturday, May 26, from the funeral home with A Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel-Saint Ann Church, 24 Mulberry Street, Worcester, MA 01604. Interment will follow in Saint John's Cemetery, Worcester