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Anita Hartness Obituary

Anita P. (Longo) Hartness, 86, of Reservoir Drive died Monday, September 15th in the Lutheran Home.

She leaves behind 3 sons, Dana M. and his wife Donna M. of Leicester, Randal of Jersey City, NJ, and Aaron of Worcester; three grandchildren, Kristin J. Law of Leicester, Ashley A. Hartness of Mt Laurel, NJ and Joshua M Hartness of Leicester and 3 step great grandchildren. Anita was predeceased by four brothers.

She was born in Medford, the daughter of Joseph and Elvira (Rappicinni) Longo. Anita was an avid bowler, golfer and enjoyed opera and traveling and was a former member of the First Congregational Church of Worcester.

Funeral services and burial are private. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers please send memorials to the Alzheimer's Association - Massachusetts Chapter, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472, www.alz.org/MA O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue is directing arrangements.

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Sep. 17, 2008.

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Stephanie Paradise

September 17, 2008

Aaron....I was so sorry to hear about you mom. My mother was with her at the Summit and also at the Lutheran Home. Now they are together again. Remember the good times...I'm sure there are many.

joan going

September 17, 2008

My thoughts,love, and prayers are with you all. My family and I have some great memories of time shared with Aaron and Anita.
Love,
Joan

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