Anna M. Pisani Gallotta

Anna M. Gallotta passed away on November 4, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Paul. Loving mother of Cheryl Ann Gallotta and Paul James Gallotta. Cherished grandmother of Annamaria DiMassi and Alexander DiMassi. Cherished sister of Elvira Signore, late sister Maria Pisani, and late brother Pasquale Pisani.

Born in Brooklyn, NY on May 6th, 1923 and raised in Caserta, Italy. Anna faced the struggles of life, and learned what sacrificing was all about at an early age. She never lived a lavish lifestyle, nor did she care to. The only thing that seemed to matter to her was family, togetherness, laughter, and love. She was a caring and generous woman.

Growing up without much, she worked hard to support her family through it's better and worse days. She managed to put herself through College in Italy, and became a Professor. When Anna moved back to New York, it was very difficult for her to find a job because of her "accent", but she didn't let anyone or anything hold her back. She walked from door to door for hours on end in the blistering cold selling Avon so that she could provide for her family. She also was a crossing guard for 40 years in which she took such great pride in. No matter what troubles arose, at the end of the day, she always had a very large heart that was made of steel and was filled with nothing but love.

Anna was very religious. She woke up praying the rosary, and went to bed doing the same.

Nonna, you are Forever in our hearts.

-If tears could build a stairway

and thoughts a memory lane

I'd walk right up to heaven

and bring you home again

No Farewell words were spoken

No time to say good-bye

You were gone before I knew it

And only God knows why.

My heart's still active in sadness

And secret tears still flow

What it meant to lose you

No one can ever know.

But now I know you want us

To mourn for you no more

To remember all the happy times

Life still has much in store.

Since you'll never be forgotten

I pledge to you today

A hallowed place within my heart

Is where you'll always stay.

God knows why, with chilling touch,

Death gathers those we love so much,

And what now seems so strange and dim,

Will all be clear, when we meet Him.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of the Frederick Funeral Home, 192-15 Northern Boulevard, Flushing, New York 11358.

The Gallotta Family will be receiving visitors on Thursday, November 6, 2014 from 2-5 and 7-9pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 7, 2014, 9:45am St. Kevin RC Church. Interment to follow at Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery.

If you have any questions or need further assistance please call 718-357-6100.