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ANNA MASSIMI Obituary

MASSIMI, Anna (DelMonaco) Born September 14, 1935, passed on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. She was born in Sulmona, Italy. Her family moved to Pacentro during WWII and remained there until immigrating to the United States in 1948. She lived in Boston until 1970, when she and her husband, Mario, purchased their home in Dedham, where she resided until her final years which were spent at Notre Dame Long Term Care in Worcester. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Mario C. Massimi; along with her parents, Michaelangelo and Angela (Cercone) DelMonaco; as well as her siblings, Mario Delmonaco and Maria DiLalla. She leaves behind her children, Giovanni (John) of Westwood, Richard (and Laura) Massimi of LaVerne, CA, Rosanna Massimi (and partner, Paul Halton) of Sherwsbury. Anna also leaves her 11 grandchildren, Mario, Richie, Mark, Nicole, Erin, Kayla, Elizabeth, Christopher, Anthony, Craig and Cristianna. She had 15 great-grandchildren. She was an active member of the Italian-American community of which she maintained many lifelong friendships. Anna was a talented seamstress, crocheter and cook. She was a dedicated member of the Daughters of Italy, the St. Mary's parish and the Dedham Senior Center. Over the years, Anna held jobs in and around Dedham, most notably at Rustcraft Greeting Cards, Jet Spray and Stop & Shop. Her Visiting Hours will be held Wednesday, August 27, from 6 pm to 8 pm, at Folsom Funeral Home, 649 High Street, WESTWOOD. Family and friends will gather at the funeral home, starting at 8:45 am the next morning, and proceed to St. Mary's Church, 420 High Street, Dedham, for her Funeral Mass at 10 am. Interment will follow at St. Michael's Cemetery, Roslindale. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Folsom Funeral Home www.folsomfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 23 to Aug. 24, 2025.

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Dennise

October 17, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mauro Sciore

August 27, 2025

My condolences to the family she was a great lady I loved your mom and dad I enjoyed seeing them Mauro and Rossana Sciore Hamilton Ontario

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Aug

27

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Folsom Funeral Home

649 High Street, Westwood, MA 02090

Aug

28

Service

10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

St. Mary's Church

420 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026

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Folsom Funeral Service – Dedham Chapel

87 Milton St, Dedham, MA 02026

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