Patricia M. (Giannetti) Zanchi, age 82, a lifelong resident of Natick, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday afternoon, January 7, 2012, at the MetroWest Medical Center in Natick.
Born in Natick on April 27, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Vitale) Giannetti. Patricia was a graduate of both Saint Patrick School and Natick High School. She went to work at Dennison Manufacturing and while there met her future husband, Charles J. Zanchi. The two were married on October 23, 1955.
Patricia devoted herself to creating a warm and loving home for her growing family. As her children reached school age, she became employed with the Natick Public Schools as a cafeteria worker, first at Coolidge Junior High School and later at Natick High School. After retiring Patricia worked for a time in the prepared food section of Roche Bros market. She enjoyed Bingo and maintained friendships with those she met at the various places she played. A generous and welcoming lady, Patricia is remembered as a “professional mom” who particularly doted on her children, grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by Charles in June of 2011, she is survived by her son, Charles J. “Chuck” Zanchi, Jr. and wife Mary of North Reading; a daughter, Ann M. Anslem and husband David of Millis; three granddaughters, Julie Pike, Lisa Zanchi, and Elizabeth Pike; three step-grandchildren, David Anslem, Jr., Seth Anslem and Alexis Anslem; two sisters, Sally Pini and Angelina Giannetti both of Natick; and several close nieces and nephews. She was also the mother of the late Mary Zanchi and sister of the late Michael Giannetti.
Her funeral will be from the John Everett & Sons Funeral Home, 4 Park Street at Natick Common, Natick, on Wednesday, Jan. 11th at 9:00a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial in Saint Patrick Church at 10:00a.m. Burial will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Tuesday, 4 – 8p.m.
Donations may be made in Patricia’s memory to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.