Born in Boston, a daughter of the late Michael and Victoria (Nashlin) Grinkewich, she resided in Stoughton for many years prior to moving to Minneola in 2017. A graduate of East Boston High School, she worked as a Teacher’s Aide for the Stoughton School System for many years prior to her retirement.
An avid gardener, she enjoyed arts, crafts and DIY projects.
She is survived by three children, Paul Lanciani of Minneola, FL, Kenneth Lanciani and his wife Debbi of Stoughton, MA, Dawn Rocha and her husband Paul of Bridgewater, MA; five grandchildren, Sean, Corey, Viktoria, Jared and Jenna and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Nellie Ginkus, Victoria Grinkewich and Frances Finnerty.
Her Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 10:00AM in Holy Name Church, 709 Hanover St, Fall River. Contributions in her honor may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Burial private.