Anna M. Talia

Anna M. Talia was born on November 5, 1933 to Clara and Joseph Ferrara. She had a brother, Robert (deceased, 2008) and a surviving sister, Jacqueline. Anna attended St. Leo’s elementary school and graduated from Santa Clara High School in 1951.

Anna dated, then married, B. John Talia on April 26, 1953. They were married for 61+ years until her husband’s death on April 6, 2015. Anna had six children; Mitch, Mark, Michael, John, Mary and JoAnn. Anna was blessed with thirteen grandchildren; Mark, Ashley, Melanie, Jennifer, Shelby, Dominic, Joseph, Tyler, Hailey, Talia, Hannah, Mason and Payton, who were her greatest source of happiness.

Anna was an incredible cook and baker. If you were at the Talia’s, you were definitely eating well. Anna was an original matriarch of the Mariposa Gardens neighborhood of Santa Clara. Anna was a dedicated member of the St. Justin’s Parish Community for over 67 years.

Anna leaves behind a wonderful legacy of family, friends, faith and love. Rest in peace Mom.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 6, 2022 at 6PM with Rosary at 7PM at Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary. Memorial Mass will be held in her honor on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 11AM at St. Justin Parish.