87, of Cranston, and later Johnston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Home, East Greenwich surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of Anthony Ronci for 66 years.  She was the daughter of the late Michele “Mike” and Pasqualina “Lena” (Tanzi) Lanzi.

Anna attended Cranston High School East and worked as a hair stylist for several years. She was also a graduate of the RI Academy of Hairdressing and Cosmetic Therapy.

She is survived by her loving children, Diane de Gray Birch of Warwick, and Brenda Aronow of Arizona, her grandchildren, Maria Saracen and her husband Scott, Jeffery de Gray Birch, and Tria Aronow, her great grandchildren, Holly de Gray Birch and John Saracen. She was the sister of Anthony Lanzi, formerly of Cranston, and the late Sgt. Thomas Lanzi, CPD.

Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Cranston.  Burial will take place in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.  VISITING HOURS will be held SATURDAY MORNING from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Saint Elizabeth Home, One Saint Elizabeth Way, East Greenwich, RI 02818.

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