Anne Louise Della Maggiore, 96, passed away peacefully in her home on June 8th. She was the daughter of Italian immigrants, Ugo and Amelia Pasquinelli, and a native of San Jose. She married her childhood sweetheart, Henry Della Maggiore in 1947 and they enjoyed 66 years together before his passing in 2013. Anne leaves behind her three children, Glenn and daughter-in-law Diane, Gary, and Cathy Vincent. She was blessed with 6 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a master baker and cook, and created all the breads and meals for students within the San Jose Unified School District Lunch Program until her retirement. She was also bookkeeper for early San Jose farmers B & D farms on Berryessa Road. Anne shared her love of family, cooking, and baking at family gatherings. The annual ravioli making fests will be forever cherished and will continue in her honor.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday June 29, 2021at 11AM-12 PM at Lima Family Mortuary, 466 N. Winchester Blvd immediately followed by an outdoor memorial service and internment at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, 490 Lincoln Street, Santa Clara.