Marley Ficalora

08/25/2025

I’ve been away from social media for a while. Last year, I lost my father, and the pain shook me to my core. Losing someone you love feels so final, so unreal. He faced his illness with incredible positivity, and I had hoped my kids would grow up with him, to know his warmth, his wisdom, his love.

Yesterday, I spent the day at the ballpark with my three kids, watching a game and fireworks. Carrying a baby and two toddlers through a crowded, sold-out stadium was exhausting, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Life is made of these moments, these memories. The memories of my father keep him alive in me, and the memories I’m creating with my kids will live on in them.

I will do videos again one day when it feels right. I need to make the videos when I am stable emotionally and mentally again. Losing my father and other family illnesses has hurt me a lot. I started questioning why we’re here and what we are doing. I think losing a parent makes you realize how short life is and that our mortality is inevitable. The comfort of life and knowing it will always be there fades and you realize time is really the most precious thing we have.

I love you all. I know so many of you have lost ones you love and struggled with health issues that have left you lost and searching for hope. That’s why I did the videos. In part it was to get everyone to see how easy and affordable it is to eat healthy and in part it was to create a community where we never felt alone. We always have each other ❤️

08/24/2025

Remember when I would live stream at this farmers market showing you the prices of all the fruits and vegetables? Today I brought my kids here and they sampled all the delicous fruits from some of the same vendors I shopped with years ago. Time flies but delicous fruits stay the same 😊

08/18/2025

Happy 1st Birthday to my sweet Manhattan! You’ve filled this past year with so much love and joy. You are the most beautiful, kind, and perfect baby, and I’m so lucky to be your parent. I love you more than words can ever say. 🎂✨

08/06/2025

Summer in Montauk with my beautiful babies Montauk, Malibu and Manhattan 👶🏻👶🏻👶🏻

07/27/2025

My girl is growing up quick. Baby Manhattan spending a beautiful day at the beach. 👶🏻

06/15/2025

Happy Father’s Day

05/08/2025

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04/28/2025

It’s almost Mother’s Day. Mom has been through a lot these past couple of years, but she is still able to smile and spend time with her friends and family. View her life’s work at helenficalora.com.

04/19/2025

Manhattan’s First Easter 🐰

04/13/2025

Montauk asked if she could buy the doll version of herself. So cute! I think it would be a best seller.

03/18/2025

I know many of you who follow me enjoyed the time we shared with my father on the live-stream cooking videos.

I wrote an obituary for my father below. He was an amazing man, and words cannot describe how much I miss him, but I hope they keep his legacy alive.

Robert Arthur "Fic" Ficalora
1957 – 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robert Arthur Ficalora, lovingly known as Fic, who left this world at the age of 67 in Melbourne Beach after a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Born in San Jose, CA, Robert’s early years were marked by adventure as he traveled the world with his family—father Peter, mother Mary Lou, brothers Joe and John, and sisters Mary and Judy—living in Uruguay, Milan, and London. His formative years were spent at the American School in London before the family returned to Connecticut, where he continued to grow into the remarkable person he became.

Robert attended Drew University in New Jersey, where he not only excelled as a star fly-half on the rugby team but also met the love of his life, Helen Schneiderman. Their love story was one of deep devotion, and together, they built a beautiful life.
His career began at IBM in Connecticut, but life’s journey took him to Olympia, WA, where he and Helen raised their two beloved sons, Marley and Lennon. Though diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in his early thirties, Robert never let the disease define him. His resilience, humor, and unwavering positivity were an inspiration to all who knew him.

Summers were spent in Montauk, NY, where Robert, alongside Helen and his brother-in-law Jay, ran The Breakers Motel. A passionate advocate for community and local politics, he founded Montauk Friends of Olmsted Parks (MFOP) to honor Montauk's unique history and preserve its sovereignty. His dedication extended beyond Montauk, as he later spearheaded efforts to protect and restore the Royal Poinciana Playhouse in Palm Beach, where he and Helen spent their winters.
Robert was a man of great spirit, always wearing a smile, no matter how difficult the road. His infectious optimism, boundless generosity, and deep love for his family will forever be remembered.

He is survived by his loving wife, Helen, his cherished sons, Lennon and Marley, and his adored grandchildren, Montauk, Sonny, Malibu, Manhattan, and Maeve. His legacy lives on through them and the many lives he touched along the way.
Robert’s life was one well-lived—a testament to love, perseverance, and the power of a positive outlook. Though he is gone, his light will never fade.

Rest easy, Fic. Your smile and spirit will live on in all of us.

03/14/2025

New produce section challenger 😍