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Anabis Tizzano Obituary

TIZZANO, Anabis M. (Cruz) Age 87, of Dover died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on January 28, 2023. Devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Anabis was preceded in death by her husband Anthony R. Tizzano Sr., her daughter Tina Tizzano, and her son Philip Tizzano as well as her parents Maria and Ignacio Cruz, brother Michael Cruz and sisters Marie Gildersleeve and Edith Hernandez. She is survived by her sister Catherine (Elva) Cruz and partner Debbie Dewyea, her son Anthony R. Tizzano Jr, and wife Lisa, daughter Beatrice Luczkow and husband David, son Albert Tizzano and fiancé Beverly Minnucci, son Douglas Tizzano and husband Michael Hammerle, daughter Julia Bastas and husband Neal, and daughter in law Andrea Tizzano as well as her 12 grandchildren - Francesca Sweeney, Anthony R. Tizzano III, Paul Tizzano, Mikey Tizzano, Lucas Tizzano, Leah Tizzano, Olivia Currier, Gabrielle Rummel, Julianna Prouty, Mario Tizzano, Isabella Tizzano, Miles Bastas, Tyler Clouthier, 12 precious great-grandchildren and beloved nieces and nephews. Anabis' life was devoted to caring for others. A registered nurse for more than 40 years, she brought comfort and care to the elderly at Hamilton House Nursing Home in Needham and Hebrew Senior Life in Roslindale until her retirement in 2008. But it was the care and sacrifices she made for her family that truly defined her. With grace, grit, and a quiet strength she and her husband Tony raised their 7 children to be strong, independent, loving, intelligent, hard-working individuals. She reveled in being "Nana Tizzano" and the pure joy her grandchildren and great grandchildren brought to her life. Visitation will be held at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave., Needham on Saturday, February 4th from 8:30-10:30am, followed by a Funeral Mass at the Church of the Most Precious Blood, Dover at 11:00am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment in Highland Cemetery, Dover. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Anabis' name to the American Nurses Foundation at https://www.nursingworld.org/get-involved/donate/. Online guestbook at gfdoherty.com



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Published by Boston Herald on Jan. 31, 2023.

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Marianne and Bill Harris- Chicago, IL

February 1, 2023

Michael and Doug,
So sorry to hear about your loss. May the fond memories of Anabis remain present in your hearts and minds. Thinking of you during this difficult time.

Carl Fantasia

February 1, 2023

Dear Julia,

We are very sorry for the loss of your mother. Mothers are very precious and special lights in our lives. It's obviously a painful experience to lose such a treasure. May god help you and your family heal during this time and in the future. Know that her light will always shine through you and be with you always. Your friends from New Deal in Cambridge, Carl and Michelle Fantasia

Joanna

January 30, 2023

What a beautiful family she created. My deepest sympathies to you all. Bebe, I love you.

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