Anna Mae Lanza Passarelli

Anna Mae Lanza Passarelli, 86, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday at Iroquois Nursing Home. A life resident of Syracuse, Anna was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church and a member of the Altar and Rosary Societies. An avid bowler, Anna loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and also opened her home to the neighborhood kids. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Nicholas F. Passarelli in 2011 and her daughter-in-law, Wendy Lou Schopher Passarelli in 2003.

Anna is survived by her son, Michael Passarelli of Syracuse; three daughters, Anne Harrell of Cicero, Jean (Myron) Tkacz of Syracuse, and JoAnn (Terry) Esposito of Cicero; sister, Jean Hodnick of Syracuse; beloved grandchildren, Crystal (Robert) Reynolds, Nikki Harrell, Alex and Carrie Tkacz, and Michael Passarelli, Jr.; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday 9:45 a.m. at PIRRO & SONS FUNERAL HOME and 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Entombment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home, 1500 Park Street, Syracuse.

Donations may be made in care of Anna to one’s charity of choice.

The family would like to recognize the wonderful love and care the staff at Iroquois Nursing Home has given our mother. Through the 13 years of her stay, we shared in the comfort they extended to our mother, Anna. I know our Dad, Nick, is with her now and will take over from here. Thank you Iroquois Staff!!

Condolences may be offered at www.pirroandsonsfuneralhome.com.