Anna Maria Manganaro, 70, of Easton, PA, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 in her daughters home.

Anna Maria was born in San Giorgio a Liri, Italy, a daughter of the late Luigi and Tecla (Cardillo) Lucciola.

Anna Maria was married to Ciro Manganaro, with whom she celebrated 49 years of marriage last April. She was an owner of Nicolosis Pizza Shop of Forks Twp. before retiring in 2004. She loved to cook, loved her grandchildren, and was a compassionate caregiver to anyone she knew. She spread love and joy to all that entered her path of life. She was a beloved wife, mother, and Nonna.

Anna Maria was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.

In addition to her husband, Anna Maria is survived by a son Anthony Manganaro of Forks Twp.; daughters Roseann Humphrey of Northampton, Giovanna Palanica and husband Nathan of Northampton; sisters Francia DiNorcia, Gemma Cantarella and husband Salvatore, Millie Bisignano and husband Vincent, Rosalba Hoefer and husband Peter, all of New Jersey, and Maria Nigido of New York; brothers Gerard Lucciola and wife Anne Marie of New Jersey, Antonia Acuna and husband Jose of New York; grandchildren Maricella, Mason, Tyler, and Nathan Jr.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm with an additional calling hour on Thursday from 8:15 am to 9:15 am in Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10:00 am in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 9th & Lehigh Streets, Easton. Interment will be in Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton.

Contributions on Anna Marias memory may be made to Susan G. Komen Foundation, Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas TX, 75265-0309. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com