Marie J. Christenson, 71, of Liverpool died Friday, December 23, 2005. She was born in Middletown, NY and lived in the Syracuse area most of her life. Marie worked for Beneficial Finance Co. in Syracuse and SanDiego for over 20 years. She also worked as a realtor in Arizona. She was predeceased by a brother, John Sanchelli.

Survivors: Three daughters, Michelle Bezanson of Virginia Beach, Julianne Cousineau of Baldwinsville and Jeanine Fox-Montemayor of Lakeland; a son, Hugh Fox of Syracuse; a brother, Robert Sanchelli of SanFrancisco; eight grandchildren, Jessica, Robert, and Gabriel of Virginia Beach; Patrick, Michael, Alexander, Joseph and Rachel of the Syracuse area and a great-grandson, Logan of Virginia Beach.

Services: A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:00am Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at St. Augustine's Church, O'Brien Rd., Baldwinsville. Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville has charge of arrangements.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers to Literacy Volunteers of America, Inc., 635 James St., Syracuse, NY 13203 or the American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons Rd., E. Syracuse, NY 13057.