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Anna M. “Anna Banana” (Santilli) Sasser

Anna M. (Santilli) Sasser

Anna M. (Santilli) Sasser

Visiting hours are on Tuesday, May 28th, 2013 from 4 – 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, for Anna M. “Anna Banana” (Santilli) Sasser, who died on Thursday, May 23rd at Hammersmith House in Saugus following a long illness, at 79 years.  Her funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Wednesday, May 29th at 10 a.m., followed by a funeral mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere, at 11 a.m.  Born & raised in Everett, she attended Everett schools & graduated Everett High School, Class of 1952.  In 1954, she married Edwin L. “Roy” Sasser, & the couple moved to Revere.  “Roy” died in June of 1999.  “Anna Banana,” as she was affectionately known to her family, was a devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, & Aunt.  She is the devoted mother to: Derek V. Sasser & his wife Nina of Revere, Donna L. D’Addario & her husband Albert of Saugus, Linda A. Sabina & her husband John of Danvers, Sandra M. Sasser of Revere, & Lisa J. Fitzpatrick & her husband Steven of Glenburn, Maine.  She is the dear sister to: Arthur Santilli & his wife Katherine “Kitty” of Havertown, PA, & the late Pasquale & Robert Santilli.  She is also lovingly survived by 8 grandchildren, & several nieces & nephews.  Interment will be in Puritan Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Peabody.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: “Heaps of Hope,” 60  Walnut St., Wellesley, MA 02481.

Services

Visiting Hours

Tuesday, May 28th, 2013 from 4 – 8 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Wednesday, May 29th, 2013 at 11 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere.

Interment

Puritan Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Peabody.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: “Heaps of Hope,” 60  Walnut St., Wellesley, MA 02481.

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  1. Wayne Connors
    May 30 2013

    Dear Ricky, Donna,Linda, Sandra and Lisa

    My deepest condolence on the loss of your Mother. I have some fond memories of her on the couch in Revere. She always had a great way of making me feel welcome, even at the night shift at Dunkin Donuts. I will miss her.. God Bless Her.
    Wayne Connors, Los Angeles, CA

  2. Angela M. DiGregorio
    May 28 2013

    Donna and Family: I was so saddened to hear of your mother’s passing. Having known Anna for so many years, her house was my second home and she was definitely like a second mother to me. There was lots of craziness and laughter at her house. I have many fond memories and good times. She was proud of her children and her grandchildren. She always spoke highly of all of them. She will be missed by all, but the memories will linger on for a lifetime. May she rest in peace always.

    Love Angela and Mike DiGregorio

  3. Angela M.DiGregorio
    May 28 2013

    Donna and Family: I was so saddened to hear of your mother’s passing. Having known Anna for so many years, her house was my second home and she was definitely like a second mother to me. There was lots of craziness and laughter at her house. I have many fond memories and good times. She was proud of her children and her grandchildren. She always spoke highly of all of them. She will be missed by all, but the memories will linger on for a lifetime. May she rest in peace always.

    Love Angela and Mike DiGregorio

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To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.
On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.
Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.
Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.
Thank you for your friendship and continued support.
God bless you all.
Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.

To all our families, friends, and residents of Revere, East Boston, and surrounding communities of the North Shore,

We would like to announce that after 37 years of caring for thousands of families at our 773 Broadway location, on January 31st, 2023 we will be officially RELOCATING, to our new location at 262 Beach St., Revere.

On September 30th, 2022, we proudly purchased the Vazza “Beechwood” Funeral Home – DiPietro and Vazza, Inc. A name that has served families for 102 years. We feel blessed that with all of the interest, the Vazza Family chose us to carry on their century old business and family name. We will become Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals. We will continue to honor the Vazza name and continue our commitment the same way that we always have. We also look forward to having both Louis Vazza and Jessica Vazza Ferragamo alongside of us, as we come together as one.

Our reputation has always been our biggest asset. For many years people always wanted us to have a larger facility, now our facility is the largest funeral home in the area. We will be making many beautiful upgrades to allow our families to have the most elegant facility to honor their loved one.

Although this announcement is bittersweet, as we say goodbye to our home, we are forever grateful for all of you for placing your constant faith and trust in us to care for your loved one. We will continue to do what we are best known for.

Thank you for your friendship and continued support.

God bless you all.

Faithfully,

Your friends at Vertuccio Smith and Vazza.