Anna (Castriotta) Lanni

94, a resident of Halcyon Assisted Living in Warwick and formerly of Cranston, passed away surrounded by her family at Hope Hospice on March 8, 2025. Born in Bristol on July 30, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Nicola and Antoinetta (Lauriola) Castriotta. She was the devoted wife of the late, Frank Lanni and loving mother to Kathy Lanni (husband-Peter Alviti, Jr.) and Patricia Maggs (fiancé-Blair Anderson).

She was a devoted grandmother often saying she “lived for her grandchildren”. Her love for them knew no bounds and she was happiest when in their presence. She was ‘Nonni’ to Dr. Matthew Mendillo, Andrew Mendillo (wife-Tyler Grimes), Nicholas Mendillo, Marcel Nadeau (wife-Jamie), Kathryn Barnes (husband-Jodi) and Emilie Maggs. She was blessed with five great-grandchildren, Jace and Katielynn Barnes, Sylvie and Cosmo Mendillo, and Luca Nadeau.

Anna was very proud of her very large Castriotta family. She was the sister of Benito Castriotta of Cranston and Victor Castriotta (wife-Barbara) of West Warwick. She was the sister of the late Matthew, John, Michael, Peter, Joseph, Nicholas and Paul Castriotta, Carmella Hassell, Jeanette Briar, Regina Capuano and Ida Ruggieri.

Anna was a hairdresser for many years before enjoying retirement. Anna was a creative woman with many talents. She could cook or bake anything, she loved crafts, enjoyed decorating and took great pride in creating a beautiful home for her husband, children and grandchildren. She was an avid watcher of the News and could keep up with anyone when discussing current events. She loved sharing stories of her childhood with her grandchildren describing her life in a large family.

Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave. Cranston on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 10:00 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in St. Mark Church, Garden City, Cranston. Burial will be private. VISITING HOURS will be held on Wednesday morning from 8:30 am - 10:00 am.

In recognition of her patriotism and pride in the military service of her brothers to the United States of America, donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Wounded Warriors. Donation envelopes will be provided at Nardolillo Funeral Home.