Marie Anna Anastasi's Obituary
Marie Anna Anastasi, age 94 of Lewes, DE, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at her residence, in Lewes, DE. She was born on April 26, 1926 in Wilmington, DE, daughter of the late John and Victoria (Retkowski)Pajrowski.
Marie was an avid basketball player in high school and played for the Dupont League. She loved cooking, sewing, and crafting in her spare time. Marie was a beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who was loved by many and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, Marie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph "Stacy" J. Anastasi. She is survived by her daughters: Jo-Anne Anastasi Brownwood (Scott Adamek) of San Diego, CA; Marian Anastasi Fischer (Edward) of Medford, NJ; and her son, Joseph Anastasi (Kelli) of Sewell, NJ; her grandchildren: Shanna Capewell (Josh), Stacy Nguyen (David), Nicole Jarvis (Devon), Alli Serafinelli (Michael), and Paige Anastasi; and her great-grandchildren: Madeline Capewell, Ethan Capewell, Ryder Nguyen, Alexis Jarvis, Jack and Holly Serafinelli.
A viewing will be held on Monday, April 26, 2021 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 26, 2021, at 11:30 AM at Mary Mother of Peace, 30839 Mount Joy Rd, Millsboro, DE.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, social distancing protocols must be observed, and masks must be worn by everyone participating in any aspect of the services.
Interment will be private at Delaware Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro, DE.
Memorial contributions may be made in Marie Anastasi's memory to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
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