"Dear Enrica, Anna and family, I never met your Mom but I heard so many good things about your whole family from my sister Pat. She met Enrica at Nazareth Academy, became friends, went to your house and ate with your family. And sometime in the early 1970's, your family went to Italy. Enrica, you brought my sister a pair of earrings. Gorgeous, old world craftmanship and my sister cherished this gift from her friend. Pat's gone now but I want you to know that her daughter has those earrings now. A gift from one of my sister's dearest friends. And a remembrance of both that friendship and her Mom. "
In loving memory of
Anna M. Catalani
March 27, 1928 - June 19, 2023
Anna Maria Catalani
June 19, 2023. Predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Marcello; sister and brother-in-law, Lucia and Carmine Russo. She is survived by daughters, Enrica (Tom) Fleming, Anna Julia (Karl Salzer) Catalani; grandchildren, Marc (Lisa), Gabriel (Kate), Stefan (Sarah) Fleming; Maria (Jason) La Shomb; six great-grandchildren, Josephine, Julia, Anthony, Betsy, Annamaria and Natalie; nieces and nephews.
Anna immigrated to Rochester in 1955 from her native Celano, Italy. She was a former teacher and worked at Highland Hospital Medical Records for over 20 years. She was a devoted wife, mother, and Nana who delighted in cooking delicious meals for her family.
The family expresses gratitude to Edna Tina Wilson staff for their compassionate care of our mother these past six years.
Anna's Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, June 29, 9:30 am at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 296 Flower City Park, followed by entombment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Nazareth Elementary School, 311 Flower City Park, Rochester, NY 14615, or Masses may be offered in Anna's memory.
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"Nana was so kind and warm. What an incredible life. From Celano, Italy to the American dream, surrounded by family and friends that loved her dearly. My sincerest condolences. May Nana rest in peace."