Anna Barresi

Catonsville, Maryland. Born on October 7, 1938 in Mazzarra, Sicily, Anna

dedicated her life to education and family, touching the lives of many with

her loving, compassionate, and devoted nature.

Anna pursued a Master's Degree in Education at Hunter College, which

fueled her lifelong passion for teaching languages. She shared her

knowledge and love for language, and influenced countless students as a

professor at Loyola University, Notre Dame College, and Towson

University, in addition to high schools in New York City.

Anna's hobbies included gardening, solving crossword puzzles, and

cooking; activities that she not only enjoyed but also used as a means to

gather and nurture her family and friends. Her home was often filled with

the delicious aromas of her cooking, the beauty of her plants and garden,

and the laughter of her loved ones gathered together.

She is survived by her husband, Valerio Barresi; daughters, Marie Canedo

(Jay) and Nancy Strigle (John); grandchildren, Mikaela Canedo, Matthew

Canedo, Ben Strigle, and Alex Strigle; sister, Carmela Pavia; and

brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Frank and Connie Barresi, along with many

nieces and nephews. Anna was preceded in death by her parents,

Nunziata Baglione and Luigi Calcagno.

Services will be held at Witzke Funeral Home in Catonsville, MD. In lieu of

flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research

Hospital or a charity of your choice in Anna's name, continuing her legacy

of compassion and support for those in need.