Anita M. Rozzi-Fanale

Anita M. Rozzi-Fanale

Anita Margaret Rozzi-Fanale, 72, of Brentwood, NH, formerly Methuen, MA. Passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Beloved daughter of the late Alfio Costanzo and Josephine Mary (Cottone) Costanzo.

Anita was a graduate of Lowell State College and was a teacher at St. Michael School.

She was predeceased by husband, Robert J. Rozzi who passed in 2006, and subsequent husband, Michael J, Fanale who passed in 2019.

Survived by her treasured daughter Kirsten J. Rozzi  of Brentwood, NH, and significant other, Fabio Alves, countless dear cousins, nieces and nephews to include Linda Cottone-Willey and husband, Arnold of Chester, NH and Judi Niemeyer and husband, David of Hudson, N.H.

The late Michael J. Fanale’s daughter Cynthia, husband Jon and children Nicole, Abigale and Sophia who adored Anita and Michael’s remaining siblings, children and grandchildren.

A very devout Catholic, Anita dedicated her life to the church, a member of St. Michael Parish for over 30 years serving as Eucharist Minister, Adoration Mission, Bible study, Women to Women, Faith Formation, Welcome Team, Prayer Team and Cursillo.

Anita’s warm heart found its way to many.  Her insistence upon cooking for most in her orbit.  You would eat as instructed as she made her rounds with a meatball in hand!  This brought her immediate joy ensuring all were enjoying her cooking.

Relatives  and friends  are invited to pay their respects Tuesday, January 10th from 5-7 PM at the Stockbridge Funeral Home, 141 Epping Road, Exeter. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Michael Church, corner of Front and Lincoln Streets inExeter, Wednesday January 11th at 11AM. Private burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery, Methuen.  In lieu of Flowers donations may be made to St, Jude Hospital