Marlene Kay Sportiello was born July 31st 1941 to Marvin Dee and Alice Virginia Lee Wright in Nampa ID. Marlene met the love of her life Louie Alexander Sportiello, they Wed July 3rd, 1958 in Caldwell Idaho.  Marlene and Louie had seven children: Josep Sportiello, Deborah Fickel, David Sportiello, Timothy Sportiello, Sarah Johnson, Bethany Jansson and Rebecca Hoffman.

In 1988 Marlene and Louie moved to Blanchard ID, staying in the area until their departure of this earth. Marlene is preceded in death by her mother and Father, her sister Anita Pezzullo, brothers Kenneth, James and William Wright.  Still living are her sisters Patricia, Doris, Brenda, Penny, Ruth and Bonnie, and brothers Tony and Andy. Marlene has fifteen grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and great -great grandchildren.

In leu of flowers please make donations to the Kingdom Hall of JW in Newport  WA. As per Marlene's request.