WEBSTER – Anne L. (Buoncristiano) Manzi, 84, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 at UMass Memorial at Belmont Street, Worcester after succumbing to multiple health issues including cancer. Her husband of 64 years, Francis J. “Frank” Manzi died on November 19, 2024.
She was born on November 14, 1940 in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of Charles G. Buoncristiano, Sr. and Lucille T. (Plante) Buoncristiano. She attended St. Anne’s Elementary School and graduated from Bartlett High School in 1959. She then completed studies to become a licensed practical nurse at the David Hale Fanning Girls’ Trade School in Worcester. Becoming a nurse was a source of immense pride for Anne as she achieved this accomplishment while raising six children.
Mrs. Manzi was an LPN in the medical surgery unit at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge for 30 years before retiring in 2000. After retirement she worked as a per diem nurse in its oncology department. She applied a strong work ethic, mental toughness and strength of character which guided her at work as well as at home and gave her the ability to battle, without complaint, three individual cancer diagnoses.
Anne was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. A devout catholic, she opened her heart and home to all and looked for the good in everyone. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, playing Scrabble, home improvement projects, shows and magazines. She always looked forward to family gatherings and her trips to Maine with her friends the "Magnolia Girls.” An avid shopper, she was frugal and spent the time to hunt down that ultimate bargain. She anticipated and enjoyed the warm summer months while relaxing poolside as she entertained family, friends, friends of friends and the occasional neighbor.
Her kindness and spirit will have a lasting impact, she will be deeply missed by her family and all those that had the pleasure of knowing her.
She leaves 6 children, Mark J. Manzi and his wife Victoria “Tori” Manzi of Camden, ME, Janine M. Nadeau of Westborough, Luanne E. Manzi of Webster, Gerard A. Manzi and his wife Susan Manzi of Oxford, Jacquelyn L. Manzi and her fiancé Erik Desrosiers of Woodstock, CT, and Christopher F. Manzi and his wife Christine Manzi of Shrewsbury; 9 grandchildren, Kerri, Kyle and Seth Nadeau, Alyssa and Kathryn Manzi, Gina Manzi, Dominic Manzi-Knych, and Drew and Leah Manzi; 3 great-grandchildren, Nolan, Julianna and Olivia; her brother, Charles G. Buoncristiano, Jr. and his wife Diana of York, ME; sisters-in-law, Ann Flynn of Webster, Justine Manzi of Thompson, CT, Jane Manzi of Putnam, CT; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister-in-law Joan Gerulis, her brothers-in-law Anthony and Richard Manzi, John Flynn, and Robert Gerulis.
The funeral will be held on Saturday, March 8, from the Sitkowski, Malboeuf & Hickey Funeral Home, 340 School Street, Webster with a Mass at 11:30AM in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 16 East Main Street, Webster. Burial will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00AM Saturday morning in the funeral home, prior to the Mass. Donations in her name may be made to the Pan-Mass Challenge, 77 Fourth Avenue, Needham, MA 02494.