Anna DiPaolo

Anna DiPaolo (nee DiCenso), age 87, beloved wife for 60 years of Antonio (deceased), loving mother of Anthony (wife Kathryn), Edward (wife Tina) and Angela DiPaolo, cherished nana of Anthony (wife Alexandra), Andrew (fiancé Abbey Yaugher), Austin, Gabriella and Maria DiPaolo, beloved daughter of Giuseppe and Concetta (nee Romagnoli) DiCenso (both deceased), dear sister of Raffaele DiCenso (deceased) (wife Liberata), Elena Serafino (husband Ercole) (both deceased) and Maria Louisa Silvestrini (husband Attilio) (both deceased), loving aunt of Maria Zeuli (husband James), Giuseppe DiCenso (wife Patricia), Roberto DiCenso (deceased), Nicolina Powers (husband Dennis), Michael Silvestrini (wife Alaina), Annalisa Dunlap (deceased) (husband Eric), and Antonio Serafino (deceased), dear great aunt and friend of many.

Born in Italy, and with only a fourth grade education, Anna was wise and self-educated. She began sewing at age nine, and became renowned for her impeccable skill tailoring wedding and other formal gowns. In addition to her talent as a seamstress, she was a phenomenal cook, as her family and friends were always well-fed.

Entombment Western Reserve Cemetery. Mass of Christian Burial 10 am Thursday, February 19, 2026 at St. Paschal Baylon Church, 5384 Wilson Mills Road, Highland Heights, OH 44143. FRIENDS MAY CALL AT THE FIORITTO FUNERAL HOME, 5236 MAYFIELD ROAD, LYNDHURST (EAST OF RICHMOND ROAD) 4 - 8 pm WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026.