Anne Giannotti Downing's Obituary
Anne Rose Giannotti Downing died peacefully in her sleep on November 20, 2023 at age 94. Anne was born in New Haven, Connecticut on December 1, 1928, the daughter of Joseph Giannotti and Mary Torello Giannotti. She was a graduate of Hillhouse High School.
Anne was married for 58 years to her husband Carroll Jennings Downing, who died on April 13, 2006. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ralph Giannotti. She is survived by her two children, Margaret Downing Acquarulo (Dominic) and Glenn Joseph Downing (Joyce), four grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
At the time of her death, Anne was a resident of Pasadena, Maryland. Previously, Anne and Carroll had lived aboard a 54' sailing yacht that Carroll built. They traveled along the East Coast and through the Bahamas for several years. The yacht was named "Pentecost" to reflect their Christian beliefs.
Interment in the Severna Park United Methodist Church memorial garden will be private. Donations in Anne's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
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