Ann M. Nigro

With heavy hearts, we announce Ann M. Nigro, 84, of Everett, MA passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children, on March 9, 2025.

Ann will be deeply missed by many, especially her children, grandchildren, honorary grandchildren, and all who considered her a second mother.

She was the devoted mother of Kelly Sordillo, Joseph W. Nigro III, Shannon Quinn, Erin Nigro, and John Connolly Nigro.

She was the cherished grandmother of Michelle Kenyon; Joseph W. Nigro IV; Randi and Thomas Doherty; Jack and Will Amsler; Paulina and James Straticos; Harley, Freddy, and Brady Shepard; and Sophia, Lila, and Cole Nigro.

Ann was predeceased by her beloved husband, Joseph W. Nigro Jr.; her daughter, Helene Nigro-Shepard; her grandson, Quinn Amsler; her parents Mary B. and John Francis Connolly; her sister Millie Swain; her nephew Tommy Swain; her brothers-in-law Tom Swain, John Uzzle and Frank Nigro; her sisters-in-law, Maria and Janice C. Nigro and Polly Uzzle; and her son-in-law, Jimmy Straticos.

She was the adored mother-in-law of Ernie Sordillo, Michelle Johnson, Fred Shepard, Tom Doherty, Maria Freni, Joe Amsler, and Gina Cipriani.

Ann was an admired “Nuna” to Nick Kenyon, John Lones, Dyani Davis, Sidney Sipe, Valerie Contreras, Mikayla Fosco, Mateo Gonzalez, and Arianna Couturier.

She was a treasured godmother to Geanine Sullivan.

She was a special friend to Melisa Bodnaruk, Nikki Dipierro, Marion Sciaraffa, Joy Caruso, Karen Sears, and Chrissy Mojica.

She was a revered sister-in-law to Janice Nigro-DiRamio and Michael and Wendy Nigro.

She was a dear aunt to Bobby Sullivan; John, Charlie and Terry Uzzle; Tammy and Brian Dillon; Jennifer, Frank, and Jennifer L. Nigro; and Rosato, Antonio, Giulio, and Elena DiRamio; and Barry and Julie Swain. She was a loving great aunt to many more.

Ann was a past president of the Everett Art Association and the Webster School PTA, as well as a former Cub Scout and Blue Bird leader

She previously worked at The Boston Globe and Filene’s and was a proud licensed real estate agent at Best Realty in Everett.

Throughout her life, Ann set an amazing example with her joyful spirit and positive energy. She always found happiness in daily living and spread cheer to so many. She loved finding a special rock, reading the latest novel, re-reading inspirational books, keeping up with the news, crocheting blankets and scarves, hosting holiday parties, cooking “practice” Thanksgiving turkeys,  traveling with her husband or children, painting pictures, making soup, doing arts and crafts,  and hosting “Fridays at Nuna’s” with her fifteen grandchildren. The world was a much brighter place with Ann’s unwavering gratitude, love, and kindness and she will be enormously missed.  She ended each phone call to her loved ones with “I love you” and every card or text with her signature “xoxo”.

In her final season, Ann was grateful to have received exceptional medical care from the dedicated providers at Beth Israel Lahey Hospital in Burlington, MA, and compassionate rehabilitation at the Leonard Florence Center for Living in Chelsea, MA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ann’s memory to The Everett Scholarship Fund, c/o Everett Public Schools, 121 Vine Street, Everett, MA 02149.

A scholarship will be awarded to a graduating Everett High School student pursuing art in college.

Friends and family are welcome to attend the following...

Visiting hours: Thursday March 13, 2025, from 9:00 - 10:15 AM at Rocco’s Funeral Home, 331 Main Street, Everett, MA.

Funeral Mass: To follow at 11:00 AM at Immaculate Conception, 487 Broadway, Everett, MA.

Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery, 302 Elm Street, Everett, MA.

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