Anne Marie Connolly Bevacqua passed away peacefully in Bridgeport on January 21, 2024 at the age of 91. Anne was born in Niagara Falls, NY the oldest child of Francis and Ann Connolly. Anne was the beloved wife of Robert Bevacqua (deceased). They were married for 46 years. She was preceded in death by her parents Francis and Ann Connolly, a brother Leonard Connolly and a sister Katherine Swann. She is survived by her sister Patricia Muoio.
Anne was mother to eight daughters, Kathleen Feigh (Keith) of Poquoson, VA, Eileen Crudele, (Kirk deceased) of Jefferson, OH, Linda Beaver (Tom deceased) of Madison, OH, Theresa Palmer of Ashtabula, OH, Susan Karhu (Andrew) of Gilbert, AZ, Carol Saltenis (Victor deceased) of Kirtland, OH, Julie Rispoli (Ron) of Russellville, AR and MaryKatherine Cheuvront (David) of Lumberport, WV. She was Nana to 17 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
Anne enjoyed ceramics, leading Girl Scouts, and attending her children’s and grandchildren’s activities. Anne was active in her church altar society, and welcomed into her family, two foreign exchange students. Ragneidur “Ragga” Jonsdottir (Iceland), and Pernilde Vikanes (Norway) became additional daughters in Anne’s family.
Calling hours will be from 10-11:30AM on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Harmer Funeral Home, 300 Pike St, Shinnston, WV. The Rosary and Mass will follow at 12 Noon at St. Ann Catholic Church, 610 Pike St, Shinnston, WV.
Anne’s family gives special thanks to the staffs at Harmony at White Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care, and at Bridgeport Nursing Home who took special care of Anne.