Anna (Bari) Masocco, 90, of Lewiston, NY, took her first breath in Heaven on Monday, October 17, 2016 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Facility, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lucera, Italy she was the daughter of the late Arturo and Rosaria (DeVito) Bari.
Anna was raised and educated in Italy. Before moving to the United States, she married her husband Joseph Masocco on July 26, 1947. Mr. Masocco predeceased her on June 15, 1995. Anna was considered the "Rock" of the family. She enjoyed reading, cooking and most of all spending time with her family whom she loved dearly.
Anna is survived by her two loving daughters, JoAnne (Patrick) Cerminara and Linda Masocco; beloved grandchildren, Patrick, Kristin, Kyle, Natalie, Dean and Eric; beloved great grandchildren, Connor, Jack, Dominic, Joey, Norina and Renee; sister, Maria(Nino)Paparelli; brother-in-law and dear friend, Antonio Masocco; sister-in-law and dear friend, Maria Bari. Anna is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Anna was predeceased by her siblings, Vincenzo Bari, Ida Bari, Franco Bari and Norina Bari.
Visitation will begin Wednesday from 5 – 8 p.m. at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, October 20th at 10 a.m. at St. Peter's RC Church, 620 Center Street, Lewiston, NY with Msgr. David G. LiPuma officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Entombment will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 101 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst, NY 14228 or Juvenile Diabetes Research, 331 Alberta Drive, Amherst, NY 14226.