Irene H. Anastos

Mrs. Irene H. Anastos, a “Lynner” all her life, passed away in her sleep in her home on February 5, 2018 at the age of 95. Irene was the daughter of Minnie Alberghini of Renazzo, Italy and John Anastos of Sparta, Greece. She attended Lynn Classical High School and graduated in 1940. She worked at the GE plant during World War II keeping track of airplane parts.

In 1950, Irene married Christ H. Anastos of Boston. Christ owned the Anastos Fruit Stand on Western Ave. in Lynn. Irene then attended Burdette College in Lynn studying bookkeeping and accounting and graduated in 1955. In 1960, she went to work at Lynn Gas Co. and Mass Electric Co. The companies loved having Irene work with them as their accounts were always balanced. She often worked weekends at the fruit stand, frequently driving to the fruit and vegetable markets in Boston for merchandise for the stand. In 1983, Irene decided to retire. After thirty-four years of marriage, Christ passed away in 1984. Irene enjoyed reading romance novels, doing word puzzles and playing BINGO. She loved to vacation in California but she never thought of leaving her home town.

Irene was the sister of the late Helen Anastos, Marie Ippolito, Elizabeth Granahan, and Madeline Anastos and her late brothers; Arthur Anastos and John J. Anastos. She was the last surviving sibling of seven children. She is survived by cousins and step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Irene wishes to thank those who cared for these last years: Teresa, Maria, Susan, Joyce, and Dorothy.

Funeral from the CUFFE-McGINN Funeral Home, 157 Maple St. LYNN on Friday, February 9, 2018 at 9:30am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary Church, 8 So. Common St. Lynn at 10:30am. Irene will be laid to rest beside her husband in St. Joseph Cemetery – Lynn. Visiting Hours will be held in the funeral home on Thursday, February 8, 2018 from 3 to 6 pm. Contributions in Irene’s memory may be made to: GLSS, 8 Silsbee St. Lynn, MA 01901 or to the charity of one’s choice.