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Anna Magnanti Obituary

Of Wellesley, September 2nd. Beloved wife of Richard V. Magnanti for 57 years. Loving mother of Deborah Johnson of Rockford, IL, Richard Magnanti of CA, Meredith Magnanti of Medford, Robert Magnanti of Wellesley, Judith Privette of Weatherford, TX, Russell Magnanti of Plattsburghe, NY. Sister of Irene Yancowsky of Medway, Kathrine Poverchuk, Mary Poverchuk, Helen Euzukonis and Joseph Poverchuk all of Medford, Julia Norris of Valparaiso, IN and the late John Poverchuk. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service in the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St., (Rte. 16), WELLESLEY, Thursday at 12 noon. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 p.m. Interment private. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Anna's memory to the American Diabetes Assoc., 330 Congress St., 5th Flr., Boston, 02210. For directions and guestbook www.gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Wellesley 781-235-4100

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 4 to Sep. 5, 2007.

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One piece of Mama's computer art. As infirmed as she was, her mind was still on the beauty around her.

Deborah Johnson

November 2, 2007

Smoocha, Mama. I miss you.

Carol Gingras-Sharpe

September 5, 2007

Sincerest sympathies to everyone in Anna's family who will miss her.
She was lovely woman, great Mother and wife. I often spoke with her at Poverchuk occasions. I am Mary Grady Poverchucks sister, Joe;s sister-n-law. She is now at peace and smiling down on her loving family.

Maggie Poverchuk

September 4, 2007

To the Magnantis,
Sorry for your loss. I last saw auntie 2 years ago on the 4th at Sue and John's house. She was funny as always.
Love to all,
Maggie Poverchuk

Eleanor Harmon

September 4, 2007

Dear Dick and Family, I am so sorry to hear aboout Anna. I wish I lived closer, so I could be with you. You are all in my prayers, Just think back to the great times we all shared, With Love, Eleanor Harmon of Wells, Maine

bob and sylvia santoro

September 4, 2007

To the Magnanti family,
We would like to epress our deepest sympathy for the loss of you loved one. We knew Anna as her brother joe is our brother-in-law. we would meet at all poverchuk occassions and she would always greet us with a big smile even though she was not well. we will miss seeing her smile at these occassions but we will always remember her GOD BLESS YOU ALL. BOB AND SYLVIA SANTORO

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