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Anne Richards Obituary
Anne Vitale
Jannazzo
SPRINGFIELD - Anne Vitale Jannazzo Richards, 93, of Springfield, died at 5:08 am, Tuesday, May 3, 2011. She was born April 24, 1918 in Wyandotte, Michigan to Onofrio and Stella Cucaka Vitale. She married Angelo "Nick" Jannazzo in 1946 and he preceded her in death on August 3, 1991. Also preceding her in death were her parents, one brother Dominic "Mimi" Vitale, and two brother-in-laws: Sam Randazzo and Vincent Minelli
Survivors include one daughter, Anna (David) Medvesek of Springfield; three sons, Joseph (Linda) Jannazzo and Nicholas Jannazzo both of Springfield and Dominic (Gina) Jannazzo of Indianapolis, IN; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two sisters Angela Minelli of Santa Barbara, CA, and Marie Randazzo Springfield; one brother Mario Vitale of Pittsfield and several nephews and cousins.
Anne was a member of St. Agnes church. She enjoyed knitting and was a homemaker. She has worked for Bressmers and Barkers Department Stores and was Hostess for the St. Nicholas Hotel and The Supper Club
Visitation: 4-6 p.m., Thursday, May 5, 2011 at Staab Funeral Home with prayers at 4:00 p.m.
Graveside Service: 11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 7, 2011 at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Hammond, IN.
Memorial contributions may be made to Senior Services of Central Illinois
Memories and Condolences
for Anne Richards
May 5, 2011
Anna, I am so sorry for your loss of your mother. You and your family have my deepest sympathy. Patty Sutherd
Ron Sanderson
May 5, 2011
Joe (and family),
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mother. My condolences, Ron Sanderson
Bob & Kathy Heitz
May 5, 2011
Mario,
Our deepest sympathies.
Kevin Hendricker
May 5, 2011
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
May 4, 2011
Anna and family,
Oh dear friend I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your sweet mother. You are in my thoughts. I love you and am thinking of you.
Jeaneene
May 4, 2011
To the family of Anne Richards,
We wish you comfort in your time of sorrow. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mark and Virgina (Armato) Price
Joe Anders
May 4, 2011
Dominic, I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My thoughts are with you.
May 4, 2011
Anna, I am so sorry to hear of the death of your mother. She lived a full life and I know she is proud of all her children. Keep the faith, we will all be together again. Mariann Rhodes (Wake)
Dana & Leslie Ann Dinora
May 4, 2011
Nick:
So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was MY mom's best friend. At least now they're together again.
Prayers are lifted up for you and your family during this time of grief.
Susan Center
May 4, 2011
To the Jannazzo Families. I am so sorry you lost your Mother and Grandmother. I am glad I got to meet her and spend some time with her. She was a lovely very gracious woman. Our prayers are with your family. Love Susan & Mark Center
May 4, 2011
Nick,
So sorry for the loss of your mother. What a beautiful woman! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Mark and Jenni Myers
Toni & Bruce Dumonceaux
May 4, 2011
Joe, Linda & Family,
Our condolences to you and your family, our prayers are with you.
Cathy Woody-Creviston
May 4, 2011
Anna, My sympathy goes out to you and your Family for the loss of your Mother.
May 4, 2011
Joe, Anna Marie, Nick and Dominic: Our condolences to you and your families for the loss of Aunt Anne.
'Sammy' Randazzo and Family
Pam & Harry Skaggs - Stark
May 4, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. May you find comfort in remembering your dear mother this Mother's Day, and every day.
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