Livonia Center/Livonia: Anna R. Giuliani passed away at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 27, 1929, to the late Louise (Panipinto) and Batista Giuliani. Anna is predeceased by her sisters and brother-in-law Angeline (Joseph) Rizzo and Anna Giuliani, as well as her brothers and sisters-in-law Anthony (Irene) Juiliani, Joseph (Nancy) Guilian, Lawrence Giuliani, Victor Giuliani, and her nephews James Rizzo and Edward Juiliani. She is survived by her many nieces and nephews.
Anna began her career in Manhattan’s fashion industry. She loved the city and enjoyed the time she spent there. After leaving Manhattan, she moved back to Livonia Center and landed a job at Kodak.
She took great pride in preparing meals for family gatherings after church on Sundays at the homestead in Livonia Center. She also hosted many family holiday dinners and loved sharing her homemade Italian cookies with everyone.
She was an active member of St. Matthew Church in Livonia and St. Michael’s Church in Livonia Center.
She was always up for many adventures with her friends and family. She loved the theater and enjoyed traveling to see Broadway plays in New York City, as well as top theater productions in Toronto and other cities.
She also enjoyed traveling to the Caribbean Islands, attending the Feast of San Gennaro in Little Italy, visiting Las Vegas, spending time hosting family from Italy, and traveling to Italy to spend time with them.
Her hobbies included gardening, playing cards, and decorating her house for various holidays.
In her later years, she received devoted care from her family members and their families: Patricia (Roger) Brisbane, Mary Jo (Robert) Simpson, Monica Guilian (Alan Roome), Jerry (Brandy) Guilian, Joseph (Jamie) Guilian, and Lawrence (Tammy) Guilian, who helped her immensely.
Family and friends may call on Friday, December 13th, from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia, NY. Anna’s Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, December 14th, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 6591 Richmond Mills Road, Rte 20A, Livonia, NY. Burial will follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Livonia. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Matthew Church, PO Box 77, Livonia, NY 14487, Livonia Ambulance, PO Box 8, Livonia, NY 14487, or the Livonia Fire Dept., PO Box 151, Livonia, NY 14487. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
We are saddened by the loss of Anna, the last of the siblings sent home to be with God! She lived a long remarkable life. We’re sorry for your loss and mourn with you.
We are saddened by the loss of Anna, the last of the siblings sent home to be with God! She lived a long remarkable life. We’re sorry for your loss and mourn with you.
What a wonderful and remarkable family woman.
What a great lady. She spoke about her family with pride. May you rest in peace Anna.
Ann and I talked no matter where we met in the store or on the sidewalk she always had something to say. Very nice and friendly.
We are sending love and prayers to Anna’s family. She was a special lady that will be missed by so many……..especially her nieces and nephews that took such good care of her. RIP Aunt Anna…..?
Anna and my mom, Annette West Panipinto are in Heaven together at last! Someday I’ll be there with them watching them have fun as usual! Until then, I’ll just remember them in their happy moments cooking and playing cards or just telling stories of their past escapades. I miss them both!
My condolences to the entire family at this time of loss!
So many memories of Anna and family over the many years of knowing them.Thoughts and prayers to all.
Many good times and great memories. All who know Anna are a better person from her kind heart and stern truth. Till we meet again, the body rests in peace
So sorry for your loss.Jim and Rita Clar
We certainly will miss our Coffee Lady. Anna was always good for a laugh.
To the family and friends Sorry for your loss. Anna was a very special person in our families lives. She was our neighbor for many years in Livonia Center. She was more family than a neighbor. We had many fun times together. So many to share with everyone. We laughed and we cried and solved all the worlds problems. Dear Anna you will be missed, but always remembered. Rest in peace
So sorry for your loss. Are prayers are with you all . Jim and Rita Clar