Anita (Notaro) Rossi

Anita Rossi, 84, of Hazleton, passed away suddenly Monday morning at her home.

            Born in Kelayres, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Santa (Tornebene) Notaro.

            Anita was a member of Annunciation Parish at St. Gabriel’s Church, Hazleton.

            She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother.          

            Preceding her in death, were her husband Paul Rossi; brother Frank Notaro; and sisters Santa Porpiglia, Nancy Riccio and Virginia Bumbulsky.

             Surviving, are her son Michael Rossi, of Hazleton; grandchildren Shelby and Jeremy Rossi; sister Mary Lerario and her husband Tony of Springfield; brothers Stephen Notaro and his wife Elaine of Norristown; Joseph Notaro and Jerry Notaro, both of Kelayres; and Mauro Notaro and his wife Grace of Kline Twp.; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

            Her funeral will be held Saturday.  The Mass of Christian Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. in Annunciation Parish, Hazleton. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Drums.

            Calling hours will be held Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church.

            In lieu of flowers, memorial donation can be made in Anita’s name to Meals on Wheels of Greater Hazleton, 1058 Peace St., Hazle Twp., PA, 18202.

            The Damiano Funeral Home Inc., McAdoo, is assisting the family. 

            Condolences may be entered and information is available at www.damianofhinc.com.

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