Obituary of Anna J. DeFago

Anna was born on December 13, 1926 and she passed away with grace and dignity at high noon on Thursday, April 25, 2013 surrounded by all her granddaughters, their parents, and friends, as well as her awesome clinical team at Summa's Western Reserve Hospital following a brief illness. Known as Ann to her family and friends, she spent her adult life in Cuyahoga Falls where she worked for several retailers, retiring from Fazio's and taking a job "for fun and travel money" at Dots. Ann was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Carl; and his siblings, cousins, and their spouses. She is survived by her sons Carl (Robin), David, and Dennis (Susan); her granddaughters Amber, Renee, Michelle (Nick) Fertig, Jessica, Erica (Joe) Giacalone; her great grandsons Quentin and Miles; Baby Giacalone (due in October); her great grand dog, Bella; and countless nieces, nephews, and friends whom she loved from the bottom of her heart. The family would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to all of Ann's clinical providers. A special and resounding applause goes out to Ann's incredible end of life care team who provided direct, open, and honest facts that allowed Anna to process the gravity of her condition which ultimately allowed her to leave her family and friends with extreme dignity, respect, tears, joy and above all laughter and love. In accordance with Ann's wishes a private burial service will be arranged. However, the family will meet at the Anthony Funeral Home McGowan-Reid & Santos Chapel, 247 Stow Ave. (one block North of Portage Trail at 3rd St.) in Cuyahoga Falls on Sunday from 1 to 2 p.m. for a celebration of her life. In December 2013, in celebration of Ann's life and in commemoration of her fond memories of family times spent at Northfield Park and her love of casinos we will be heading to the new Racino at Northfield Park! Hope you will join us to celebrate a life well lived! Thank you all for having been a part of it! (Anthony, Cuyahoga Falls, 330-928-1313, www.anthonyfh.com)