Anna J. Fanciullo


September 4, 1928 ~ February 22, 2017

Anna Josephine Fanciullo, 88 passed away peacefully on February 22, 2017 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s and dementia she was the widow of Ralph D. Fanciullo, Sr. Anna was born in Boston on September 4, 1928 the daughter of Joseph and Camella Laudanno and was married to Ralph D. Fanciullo, Sr. After their marriage they lived in Belmont Massachusetts where Ralph worked in the construction industry prior to opening a diner and then the famous “Ralph’s Sub Shop” which was enjoyed by many. Anna began her working career with Polaroid while also teaching classes at UMASS Boston before moving to Florida with her husband. While in Florida and caring for Ralph, she worked for the City of West Palm Beach as a literary instructor at the library and also a city bus driver.

In addition to raising their 3 children and working career, she also enjoyed bingo and cooking her famous Italian dishes for friends and family. Besides their first home in Belmont, MA they also lived in Watertown, MA, and East Wareham, MA before moving to West Palm Beach, FL due to failing health of Ralph. While there, her favorite pastimes were Bingo and junkets to Nassau.

She is survived by her only daughter Helen Sergi and her husband Ted Hatch from East Wareham, MA., their children Annmarie Churchill of West Wareham, MA; David Sergi of Carver, MA; and Joseph Sergi of Wareham, MA; Her daughter in law Elaine (Kathy) Fanciullo of Tewksbury, other grandchildren include Dianne Eatherton of Tewksbury, MA; Joseph Fanciullo, Jr. of Lowell, MA; Christine Sheedy of Walpole, MA; Michael Fanciullo of New York and many great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her two sons Ralph D. Fanciullo, Sr. and Joseph J. Fanciullo, Sr.

Funeral arrangements will be private.

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  1. Charlie and Pat Sylvester on February 23, 2017 at 3:09 am

    So sorry for your loss



  2. Camille on February 23, 2017 at 5:06 am

    I love you auntie anna and i always will. My heart aches for myself and all of the family.
    Camille laudanno kisthart, Niece and godchild.



  3. Helen Sergi on February 23, 2017 at 12:18 pm

    Mom,
    I hide my tears when I say your name,but the pain in my heart is still
    the same. Although I smile and seem carefree, there is no one who misses you……. More than Me!!!!!!! Love you forever til we meet again. Fly with the angels, your daughter Helen xoxo



  4. Pat Gomes on February 23, 2017 at 12:23 pm

    Helen, Ted, Annmarie,David,Joe, I am so sorry for your loss.



  5. Ted Hatch on February 23, 2017 at 1:02 pm

    Ma,
    I will always remember my last kiss I gave you last week, it was so difficult but beautiful at the same time. I know you are now pain free and watching over all of us and seeing Dad, Ralph & Joe. We will always treasure our fond and fun memories and hold them dear to our hearts. Thank you for being the Mom you were.
    All my love, until we meet again,
    Your Son in Law Ted



  6. Mike DeSousa on February 23, 2017 at 6:11 pm

    Sorry for your loss. My condolences. Love Mike



  7. Elaine F Knight on February 23, 2017 at 11:51 pm

    Helen & ted so sorry to hear the loss of your mother. My condolences to the whole family.



  8. Annmarie Churchill on February 23, 2017 at 11:55 pm

    My heart is so sad, today I lost my Nana and godmother . I know it happens with age but it still hurts. It was her time I know. I was just thinking about how I was lucky to live next to her for most of my childhood where we so close and inseparable. Seeing your grandparents everyday and having them in your life doesn’t happen for most but like I said I was lucky to grow up with her so close. She moved later to Florida to take care of my papa who was very ill . I would visited her often and enjoyed our times together. She would drag me to 24 hour bingo which never got old to her it wasn’t my favorite but I did it for her. The trips to Florida were the best because I would get best homecooked Italian meals from her and we would just talk for hours catching up each other with our lives. She truely was my heart. ❤️ When she came down with Dementia and Alzheimer’s it was devastating seeing her lose the memories that you hold so dear to you. To see her eyes so empty and sad. I’m sorry you had to go through that. I miss you and love you Nana. I’ll meet you in my dreams were we can play bingo and enjoy each other again. Ox



  9. Mary and John Gonski on February 24, 2017 at 1:25 am

    Helen and Ted to the most caring people I know and great friend I am so sorry for your loss . we love you so much and here for you when you need us love Mary and John Gonski



  10. Susan Cassidy on February 26, 2017 at 3:26 pm

    Dear Helen, Ted & family, I am so sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, I know all too well about the loss of a Mom. I thank God for the memories, they help lessen the pain. I hope you know that you can call me for anything. You are in my thoughts & prayers. Treasure your memories. Love to you all



  11. Tony & Cheryl Costeira on February 26, 2017 at 10:47 pm

    Helen, Ted and family….So sorry for your loss.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you



  12. Christine Fanciullo Sheedy on March 14, 2017 at 7:15 pm

    To my “Snoopy” Nonnie, I’ve shared the memories of visits to Wareham, I tell my girls the stories of Quahogging in the bay finding the right ones with my toes…lots of memories and great meals with family. I still eat my salad after my meal… May you find peace and rest easy. Hold on tight to Grampa, Uncle Joe, and my dear Dad….Peace



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