Anne D'Elia, 96, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday. She was the widow of William A. D'Elia. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Peter and Rosa (Giambartiani) Pieroni. She was an active parishioner of Holy Rosary Church and belonged to the Women's Auxiliary of the Italian American War Veterans.

Survivors include sons, William D'Elia of Swansea and Robert D'Elia of Florida; a daughter, Janice MacDonald of Swansea; grandchildren, Melissa Paradise, Jessica Scott, Josh Palmer D'Elia, Shelley Rego and Jillian Davenport; great grandchildren, Cassandra Walz, Ami Walz, Cameron Rego and Johanna Bay Scott; and several nieces and nephews. She was also sister of the late Antonette Tony, Pauline Pieroni, Nathan Pieroni and Olympia Pieroni.

At the request of the family, her arrangements were privately held. Donations in her name can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, PO Box 1893, Memphis, TN 38105. www.stjude.org