FRANKLIN—Anne J. Vaccari 29, of Franklin, died peacefully, Wednesday April 4, 2012 with her parents by her side at Children’s Hospital in Boston following a long illness.
Born September 14, 1982 in Framingham, a daughter of John J. “Jack” Vaccari and Kathleen R. (Wadleigh) Vaccari of Franklin, she was a lifelong Franklin resident.
As a young girl, she attended Franklin public schools and the Kennedy Donovan Center in Hopedale. She was a graduate of the Bi-County Collaborative Program located at the North Attleboro High School and she was currently enrolled at the Horace Mann Educational Association in Bellingham.
To know Anne was to love her, she did not let her disabilities stand in her way; she enjoyed camping in the Adirondack Mountains in New York, traveling to Florida, fishing, the outdoors, and being with her family and friends.
She will be remembered as someone who had an infectious smile and a kind spirit.
In addition to her parents she is survived by her maternal grandmother Martha P. Wadleigh of Bellingham, and her paternal grandmother Barbara E. Vaccari of St. Pete Beach, Florida. She also leaves her aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends.
She was the granddaughter of the late Paul G. Wadleigh, George A. Vaccari and Anne Vaccari.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral Mass Thursday April 12th, at 11AM in St. Blaise Catholic Church 1158 South Main St. Bellingham, MA 02019.
Her interment will be held privately.
There are no public calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory sent to; Pediatric Advanced Care Team c/o Childrens' Hospital 1 Autumn St. #731 Boston, MA 02215 (Please include "Anne Vaccari Tribute" on memo line) or you may donate online at www.childrenshospital.org/tribute.
Arrangements are in the care of the Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St. Franklin, www.oterifuneralhome.com