Anna, age 77, passed away August 13th surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Manhattan, NY, on September 30, 1939. She was the widow of Robert Ianniello. Anna met and married her husband Robert in Brooklyn and started a family before moving to Old Saybrook, Connecticut in 1964.
She enjoyed reading, gardening, feeding and watching the birds as well as tending to her house plants, and if it was 2:00, watching General Hospital.
Anna is survived by her three daughters, Barbara Burr, Trish Ianniello and Janet Morrison; her sister Diane Beecher, her grandchildren Michael and Steven; her great grandchildren Alex and Katie; and her cat Papa Bear.
A thank you to the staff in the CCU at Middlesex Hospital, a special thank you to the nursing staff of the Middlesex Hospital Hospice and Palliative Care, and with great appreciation and thank you to the special people who cared for Anna at Pilgrim Manor in Cromwell. She thought of everyone as dear friends and family. An extra special thank you to her favorite nurse Stephanie and CNA Madeline.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday August 17th from 9-11am at Swan Funeral Home, 1224 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. A funeral service will begin at 11am at the funeral home and burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Old Saybrook. Donations in her memory may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. To sign the online guest book visit www.swanfuneralhomeoldsaybrook.com.
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