Annette Pitrone

Annette Isabella "Nancy" (Banks) Pitrone passed away peacefully on January 17 surrounded by her daughter and granddaughters. The beloved daughter of Donald Banks and Lillian (Geyson) Banks, Nancy was born in Malden. The family, including her 2 brothers, eventually moved and settled in Revere where she was a graduate of Revere High School. After meeting her future husband Peter, they themselves settled in Revere and raised 3 children Dawn, Peter, and the late Michael Pitrone. After many years serving lunch as a lunch lady for Revere High, she transitioned to a position at the Wonderland dog track, where she finally retired in the mid 90s. An avid bowler and card player Annette loved spending time with her many friends and family members. Known simply as Nana to all family, friends, and neighbors her warmth and charity was well known by all. Her Sunday dinners were her most favorite times however, where she could share her love of family and food with all in attendance.

She was preceded by her husband Peter, her brother John "Jackie" Banks, her Son Michael, and grandson Michael Jr.

She is lovingly survived by brother Donald Banks of San Jacinto, CA, her daughter Dawn and son Peter, as well as her grandchildren Alisa (Perna) LeBlanc and her husband John, MaryAnne Perna and her partner Dedison Romeus, Annette Perna, Marissa Pitrone of Mesa AZ, Anthony Pitrone and his wife Tara and Jeffrey Pitrone and his wife Adriana.

She is also lovingly remembered by her much loved great grand children Jace, Tory, Jenavive, Robert and Johnny, as well as her many cousins and nephews. 

In Lieu of Flowers, Donations can be made to a local Dementia Charity or Breast Cancer Charity.