HAVERHILL - Marisa A. Minichiello, 44, of Newmarket, NH, passed suddenly on Friday, December 2, 2016 in Haverhill.

She was born in Haverhill on February 28, 1972, the daughter of Dr. Philip A. Minichiello, Sr. and Jean (Manning) Minichiello. Marisa was a member of the first kindergarten class of Sacred Hearts School, Bradford. She went on to graduate from Presentation of Mary Academy, Methuen and the University of New Hampshire where she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Zoology and Master's Degrees in Education and Guidance.

Marisa was a 7th grade science teacher in Epping, NH; very much liked by both students and staff. She was a member of Mensa and of the Vocalocity Choral Group of Stratham, NH. She also enjoyed volunteering with the Girl Scouts and at her church, St. Thomas More Parish in Durham, NH.

Her surviving family members in addition to her parents include her children Lilla Bozek and Spencer Bozek; siblings Lydia Mayo and husband Doug and Phil Minichiello and wife Kate; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and her former husband Douglas Bozek.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 16, in the Driscoll Funeral Home, 309 So. Main Street, Haverhill from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday in St. Anne Parish, 26 Emerson Ave., Hampstead, NH at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Marisa's memory to Campaign to Change Direction by visiting www.changedirection.org/nh

For online guestbook, please visit www.driscollcares.com