NORWALK, CONN Anna Francesca Mastroianni Bonaddio, 67, daughter of the late Maria Cuiuli and Filippo Mastroianni, and widow of the late Frank Michael Bonaddio, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday morning after a valiant, three-year battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease) surrounded by her children, grandchildren, siblings and extended family. Born November 24, 1943 in Nicastro, Italy, she is survived by a daughter, Angelina Bonaddio O'Boy and her son-in-law, Joseph. A son Frank Bonaddio, Jr. and her daughter-in-law Phyllis. Five grandchildrenChristina and Samantha O'Boy and Maria, Frank, Jr. and Anthony Bonaddio. She is also survived by a brother Giuseppe (Joe) Mastroianni and his wife Angela, and four sisters Giuseppina Mercuri and her husband Giuseppe, Maria Longo and her husband Raffaele, Franca Gigliotti and her husband Ugo. In addition, she is survived by her brothers-in-law Joseph Bonaddio, and Michael Ritzzo, and sisters-in-law Angelina Bonaddio Ciliberto, Maria Bonaddio, and Marie Ritzzo Fenn. And, by 23 nieces and nephews, numerous cousins, god-children and extended family in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Italy and Australia. Anna and her late husband Frank were married on March 17, 1963 in San Domenico Catholic Church, in Nicastro, Italy. She immigrated to America in 1963 and she became a naturalized US citizen in 1966. A hard-working, vibrant, and warm personality, Anna was a devoted wife and mother. After her husband Frank's sudden death in 1987, she devoted herself to ensuring her children were taken care of. She generously gave of herself, not only to her children and grandchildren, but to her nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. In 1991, she helped her son Frank launch the FM Bonaddio Construction Co. which went on to become one of the biggest trucking companies in Fairfield County. She was also an avid gardener and was very proud of her outstanding vegetables sharing them liberally with friends and neighbors. She enjoyed vacationing with her family, taking numerous trips to Disney World, Italy and other interesting places. She loved company. During her illness, she appreciated and reveled in the numerous visits from family and friends, many coming from various parts of the country and even from Europe. She was a faithful member of St. Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church for 45 years. She also was an unfailing New York Yankee Fan cheering them on to their numerous victories. Last May, her family arranged for her to full-fill her wish to see her beloved Yankees play at the new Yankee Stadium. Despite her affliction, Anna championed the Anna's Yankees team to raise money for the Connecticut Chapter of ALS last fall, leading the team in her wheel chair along with her family and friends. She was extremely proud and grateful to have the largest team at the event. An electronic technician by profession, Anna most recently worked at Omega Engineering in Stamford where she cherished the company owners and her co-workers. She previously worked at Perkin Elmer Corporation and T-Bar Company in Norwalk. The family will welcome relatives and friends on Friday, February 25, 2011 in Norwalk's Hoyt-Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 5 East Wall Street from 4:00 - 8:00PM. Anna's funeral will be held at 9:45AM on Saturday, February 26, 2011 from the parlor, when the funeral cortege will proceed to St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 203 East Avenue, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00AM. She will be laid to rest alongside her husband in St. John Cemetery, Norwalk following the Mass. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Thomas the Apostle Church and to the ALS Society. ** MAY BE ORDERED BY CALLING BRAACH'S FLOWERS AT: 203.866.5963 **
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