Annette L. (Vitagliano) Swartz

 Millbury--Annette L. (Vitagliano) Swartz, 88, passed away peacefully, at Care One Millbury,  with loving family by her side after a long battle with many health issues, which she fought with great courage and grace.  She leaves a daughter, Karla Parnell, of S. Hamilton,  a son, Peter Swartz and his wife Maryanne, of Sutton, a brother Edward Vitagliano and his wife Bernice, of Deerfield Beach, FL, a sister Judy MacPherson and her husband Ronald, of Salisbury, NH, three grandchildren;  Brendon Parnell, Sophia Swartz and Angelina Swartz,  and many nieces and nephews.  She is predeceased by her husband Melvin K. Swartz in 2014 and her brother Albert Vitagliano.

Mrs. Swartz was born May 12, 1931, in Everett, a daughter of Albert H. and Nina L. Vitagliano.  She was a graduate of Everett High School and had lived in Newton, Salem, Newburyport, Boca Raton, and Ipswich before moving to Sutton, where she made many new friends.  She worked along side her husband for many years, assisting him in his interior design business.  She was an accomplished seamstress, gourmet cook, and enjoyed baking and knitting.  In her younger years, she enjoyed horseback riding and more recently online jigsaw puzzles.  Most of all, her true joy and happiness was found when spending time with her beloved grandchildren, whom she adored and cherished.

Services at this time are private.  A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.  Please omit flowers.  Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN  38105

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