Amherst, Anne Marie Carrano died from pancreatic cancer on Thursday, May 21, 2015 in Amherst, MA. She was 67 years old.She was born in Pittsfield, MA. on July 4, 1947. Daughter to the late Joseph Grimaldi and Ernestina Bilotta. Sister to the late Alan Grimaldi. Survived by: Husband of 42 years; Anthony Carrano. Children: Carl (Spouse; Michelle), Gary (Spouse; Jessica), Damian, and Gina Carrano. Grandchildren: Dominic, Brianna, and Giovanni Carrano.  

She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education at C.W. Post College in Long Island, NY. She also received a Master’s Degree from North Adams St. College in N. Adams, MA. She went on to teach elementary school in MA. for 29 years.

The Carrano family would like to thank friends and family for all of the love and support. 

A mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday May 27, 2015, 10:00 AM at St. Brigid’s Church, Amherst. Burial will be private. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at the Douglass Funeral Service, Amherst. Obituary and memorial register at www.douglassfuneral.com

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