PUGLIESE, Anna Maria

Born in Colle Sannita, Prov. Benevento, Italy on 16th October 1927

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on 10th May 2024

Aged 96 years

Dearly loved and loving wife of Luigi (dec)

Cherished and loved mother and mother-in-law of

Jess and Robert, Alf and Carmel, Tina and Gabby

Proud, loved, adored and respected Nonna of

Adam and Effie, Natalie and Nathan, and Michael; Justine and Johnny, Lauren and Dale, Louis and Chiara; and Jazzlin

Adored Bis-Nonna of

Jesse, Jake, Alice, Jack and William; Sebastian, Alexander and Emerson

Loved daughter of Francesco and Immacolata Tedesco (both dec)

Loved sister and sister-in-law of Nicola and Rosa, Antonio and Gerardina (both dec)

Dearly loved and respected by her nieces, nephews, family and friends in Australia, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, UK and USA

Mum, it is with heavy hearts we sadly say goodbye. It was a privilege to be your daughter and son-in-law. You were kind, gentle and selfless and taught us to value the simple things in life. Your honesty, loyalty, encouragement and love has influenced who we are today. You were my Mum but also my best friend who I could confide in. How blessed we were to have in our lives. Our only solace is that you are reunited with Dad.

You will live on in our hearts forever.

Rest in peace Mum. Love always Jess and Robert. xxxx

Cara Mamma/Dear Mum.

I was truly blessed to have you as my mum. Thank you for your kindness, love and support over the many years together. Dad has been waiting for you for 50 years. I know he will now be happy and at peace together again. Losing you is permanent and inexpressible BUT there are no goodbyes for us as you will always be in my heart. I will catch up with you one day.

Thanks for finding my cigarette lighter after you had passed two days later.

Love Alfonso and my darling wife Carmel. Carmel loved you dearly.

Don’t forget to say hello to Dad Luigi. xxxx

Cara Mamma/Dearest Mum,

Your passing has left a void in our hearts that no words can express. Growing up you were my best friend and still mean the world to me. Your gentle nature, warmth, and unwavering love and support shaped me into the person I am today. We are forever grateful for everything you have done for us and even more grateful and proud that we can call you Mum. The memories, chats and laughs we shared together are forever engraved in our hearts and although you are no longer here physically we are comforted and given strength in knowing your soul is still guiding us through life’s journeys. Until we meet again may you rest peacefully in God’s arms and rejoicing with Dad in Heaven.

Love you forever and always,

your daughter Tina and son-in-law Gabby. xxxx

To our darling Nonna,

Words can’t express how saddened we are by your passing.

You were more than just a Nonna to us. Growing up under your gentle care you taught us what is means to be strong, love family and never give up.

We treasure every moment we spent with you and will forever remember the laughter, fun and love we shared. We hope to become half the woman you were and admire your strength and dedication you had for your

family and friends. We will love you forever. Rest in peace.

We are so blessed to have you as our guardian angel.

Love Adam and Effie, Natalie and Nathan, Michael, Justine and Johnny, Lauren and Dale, Louis and Chiara and Jazzlin. xxxx

Dear Bis/Big Nonna,

You were always happy to have us over and would always have something special prepared for us which we had to eat even though we weren’t hungry because it made you so happy. Thank you for the cookies, the jelly cups, the toy box and teaching us how to exercise and sing songs in Italian. We will always love you and miss you forever and ever to the end of eternity. Love Jesse, Jake, Alice, Jack, William, Sebastian, Alexander and Emerson. xxxx

To my loving sister and sister-in-law Maria.

We will always remember you with loving memory.

Nicola and Rosa Tedesco

To our loving Zia Maria, We will miss your cheeky smile.

Tina, Janet, and Franco, Maurice, Robert, Jordan, and Christian.

May you rest in peace

Our sincere thanks to Dr Simon Hayward for the compassionate care given to Anna Maria and staff at ACH Milpara Rostrevor for their support

Re-united after 50 years with her loving husband Luigi

Rest in Peace