Great–grandmother of seven

Published in the September 24, 2015 edition

NORTH READING —  Grace C. “Nonnie” (Lanzillo) Giannantonio of North Reading, passed away Sept.18. She was the beloved wife of the late Guido Giannantonio. Grace was the mother of Elaine Mattuchio and her husband Michael A. of Wilmington, Paula Bones and her husband Marcial Jr. of North Reading and John Giannantonio and his fiancée Susan Achorn of New Hampshire. She was the sister of Charles Lanzillo of Chelsea and the late Anthony Lanzillo, Angelina “Dolly” Cimino, Louis Lanzillo Jr., Richard Lanzillo and Lorraine Beaulieu.

Grace was the grandmother of Danielle, Michael S., Anthony, Marcial III and Brianna and the great–grandmother of Gino, Daphne, Michael, Dominic, Sophie, Adele and Eddie. Grace is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Grace’s service was held in the Cota Funeral Home, 335 Park St., North Reading on Tuesday, Sept. 22 followed by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Grace’s name to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers MA 01923.