AnnaMarie Pascarella Alexander

Born in Rochester, NY on April 2, 1936, Ann was the only child of the late Benjamin and Maimy (D’Amico) Caruso. Raised and educated in Rochester, Ann attended Madison High School. On January 23, 1954, Ann was married to her high school sweetheart, John “Jack” Pascarella. After a union of nearly 25 years they divorced but remained lifelong friends. On December 30, 1983, Ann was married to her second husband, Dean Alexander, a union of almost 25 years until his passing. Ann retired as a Bookkeeper after many years.

In her spare time, Ann enjoyed traveling, shopping, gambling and bingo. She enjoyed her pool time and spending many special times with her family and friends. She studied and achieved her GED in her mid 40’s and was a second generation American as both of her parents were born in Italy.

Ann is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Karen Pascarella and William “Bill” Riley. Since Ann was the only child of Benjamin and Maimy, she felt her first cousins (on the D’Amico side) were her little sisters. “Little Sister” Cousins: Julie Goldstein, Ruth Nash, Gail Klee, Laura Mohr, Linda Lenzi and her husband Richard Sr. and Johann McGowans and her husband Raymond and many other extended family members. She is also survived by numerous devoted and loving friends and acquaintances.

Predeceased by mother and father, Maimy (D'Amico) and Benjamin Caruso, grandparents Ruth and John Sr. D'Amico, loving husband, Dean Alexander, daughter, Deborah Pascarella, grandson, Anthony "Tony" Pascarella, Aunts and Uncles (Caruso and D'Amico families) and lifelong friend (former spouse), John "Jack" Pascarella.

We would also like to recognize and thank the staff at Holy Cross Hospital and Catholic Hospice for the care, comfort and love they extended to Ann and her family.

In lieu of flowers, charitable donations in Ann’s memory may be made to Catholic Hospice, 4790 North State Road 7, Lauderdale Lakes, Florida 33319 or the charity of your choice.

Ann’s Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Coral Ridge Country Club, 3801 Bayview Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A prayer service will commence at 3:00 p.m. with Father Patrick Naughton. Services will be held outside so please dress accordingly.

It can be a great comfort to a grieving person or family to hear that others thought highly of their loved one, too. If you knew and admired Ann be, sure to let the family know by writing a few words in the "Memory" section of her obituary on the Kraeer - Fairchild Funeral Home website. www.KraeerFairchild.com