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Anne Zucchi Obituary
Sep. 5 1939 - May 30, 2022
Larkspur, CA
A life-long Bay Area resident, Anne Merritt Zucchi of Larkspur, California, enjoyed fitness, volunteering, and traveling. She earned her B.A. in English from University of New Hampshire and her M.A. in English from UC Berkeley. She married Joseph Zucchi in 1966, who died in 2001. Anne taught high school English for 5 years before welcoming her two children. For nearly 20 years, Anne served as treasurer of the MCSFOG (Opera Guild). She also volunteered as a co-librarian, and with the PTA, Boy Scouts, and Marin Villages. Anne chatted with French language groups for years.
Anne also held dinners for guests of the International Diplomacy Council, where she met Russ. When Anne and Russ were both widowed, they sparked a romance that lasted almost two decades. Anne is survived by Russ Wallace; her children, Joanne (Chris) Sanders and Jim (Liz); and grandchildren, Dean, Luna, and Levi. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to hospice of Marin at www.ByTheBayHealth.org.
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Dave Powers
May 30, 2025
It´s been three years since her passing. I called her Grandma Zucchi since my graduation from San Mateo High School, where I had her as a teacher of English. My biggest memory is our phone conversation prior to her passing. Continue to Rest in Peace Grandma Anne Zucchi!
Lori Thoreson
October 6, 2023
Mrs. Zucchi was a GREAT teacher, and how lucky we were to be assigned to her class! I sat, alphabetically, in the last row and I recall how she would zip up and down the rows, back and forth at the front of the class, engaging the most reticent of us Sophomores. While I disliked most of the literature she was required to teach (The Scarlet Letter stands out), she illuminated their symbolism and encouraged our opinions. Always kind and respectful, Mrs. Zucchi made high school fun and intellectually stimulating. As a retired teacher myself, I regret losing touch with someone who clearly LOVED teaching and inspired me to walk in her shoes. Fondly, Lori Thoreson--Class of 1971
Dave Powers - Former San Mateo High School Student
June 3, 2023
Grandma Zucchi, we had been communicating back and forth via mail for nearly 50 years. You sag news of your gallant fight against your Pancreatic cancer heart breaking. I was so glad we talked before your passing. A memory that will always stay with me! My you Continue to Rest in Heavenly Peace. You will never be forgotten!
David Powers
June 17, 2022
I had Mrs Zucchi as my English teacher in my Junior year at San Mateo High School. I connected with her and we stayed in contact over the last 45 years. Through letters and Christmas cards. Every Christmas at letter was exchange about the adventures, travels, and especially family. She wrote and told me about her illness and was worried about her out come of her treatments. There was some encouraging news, but the treatment became worst than the disease. I called her mid May and she told me that she had enter Hospice. I sent her a card of encouragement with no reply. Seeing this obituary my concerns have been answered.
My concern Condolences to Johanna and Jim and the Grandkids. She will be sincerely missed. I will miss out yearly Christmas letters. Rest in Heavenly Peace Grandma Nana Zucchi
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