Leontina J. “ Lil” (Anniballi) Gentili 87, of Natick died Friday, October 18, 2013 at the MaryAnn Morse Nursing Home in Natick. She was the beloved wife of Primo Gentili with whom she shared 68 years of marriage.
Born in Natick and a lifelong resident she was the daughter of the late Louis P. and Margaret (Avellino) Anniballi.
Mrs. Anniballi was a skilled seamstress and worked many years for the House of Bianchi, as well as sewing and creating crafted items. Her passion was cooking for her family, friends and many functions for St Patrick’s Parish of which she was a devout lifelong member.
She loved Cape Cod summers with her family in South Yarmouth which they enjoyed for 37 years.
In addition to her husband she is survived by two sons Lawrence P. Gentili and his wife Patricia of Millis, Anthony L. Gentili and his wife Janet of Thompson, CT, one sister Dee Omiccioli of Natick,and many nieces and nephews.
She was also the sister of the late John, David, Louis and Anthony Anniballi.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral on Wednesday, October 23 at 9:00 A.M. from the John Everett and Sons Funeral Home, 4 Park Street at Natick Common, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Patrick’s Church at 10:00 A.M.
Visiting hours are Tuesday, October 22, from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M
Interment St Patrick Cemetery.