February 13, 1932 – February 13, 2021
Phyllis (Philomena) Anzalone of Boston, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on her 89th birthday, with her devoted husband of 68 years, Fred Anzalone, at her side. Phyllis was born in Boston, the daughter of the late Carmelo Garufo and Francesca DiTavi Garufo.
Phyllis was a graduate of Girl’s Latin School and the Katherine Gibbs School. She worked for several years as an administrative assistant in the firm of Shepley Bulfinch Richardson and Abbott, Architects, and later was administrative assistant to the Executive Vice President and the CEO of the John Hancock Company in Boston. After her retirement, she volunteered for many years at the welcome and help desk of the Massachusetts General Hospital.
We all knew Phyllis as an energetic and vivacious person who celebrated and lived her life with enthusiasm and kindness toward others.
In addition to her husband, Phyllis is survived by her daughter Lisa, brother Carmen Garufo and spouse, Jane Garland Lucas; sister-in-law Marie Anzalone, nieces Susan and Maria, nephews Stephen and Chris, and the many dear friends with whom she grew up in the North End of Boston.
Due to COVID restrictions, private services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution to the : Alzheimer's Foundation at https://www.alz.org/
J.S. Waterman-Langone Chapel, 580 Commercial St., Boston, MA 02109 is entrusted with her arrangements. For more information, or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.watermanboston.com
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