Isabel T. Zannino

ZANNINO-Isabel (Tawa ), 87, of Swampscot, MA on Oct. 26, 2011. Daughter of George Tawa and Wadea (Abu Hatab), beloved wife of Ilario Zannino, cherished mother of Joseph, Lorraine & Karen Zannino and Jayne Zannino-Peppe, she will be sadly missed by her loving grandchildren whom she adored, Ilario, Giovanna, Isabella & Santino Zannino-Peppe, and many loving nieces and nephews. Isabel was predeceased by brothers Alfred, Elias, Sammy & John Tawa, and sisters Rosemary & Margaret Tawa and Mary Gallozzi & Helen Kalil. Born in the South End of Boston, Isabel graduated from the High School of Practical Arts in 1941 and worked as a saleswoman in Gilchrist Men’s Department until her courtship and marriage to Ilario in 1949. From the mid 1960’s until her death she owned and managed properties in the South End. Funeral from Boston Harborside Home, 580 Commercial St., Boston, MA 02109 on Monday, October 31 at 9AM. Procession to Cathedral of the Holy Cross, 1400 Washington St., Boston, MA 02118 for a Funeral Mass at 10AM, followed by burial at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Boston. Family will be receiving visitors on Sunday, October 30, from 4 – 8 PM at Boston Harborside Home. Parking attendants will be on duty.