Anna E. (Balusek) Sampiere of Andover, beloved wife of the late Frank N. Sampiere, died at her home in Andover on Monday, December 10, 2007. She was 94 years old.
Born in Durby, Connecticut, on October 11, 1913, she was the loving daughter of the late Frank and Josephine (Foyt) Balusek.
Mrs. Sampiere was a long time member of St. Augustine Church of Andover and loved to work in her yard.
She will be sorely missed by one daughter; Geraldine Rourke of Andover, one grandson; David and his wife Alysia of Medford, on e brother; Emil Balusek of Trembel, Connecticut, one great-grandson; AJ Michael Rourke and several nieces and nephews. She was also the grandmother of the late Jeffery Rourke and mother-in-law of the late Arthur Rourke.
Her Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Augustine Church, 43 Essex Street, Andover, Wednesday, December 12, 2007, at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Calling hours were Wednesday, prior to the mass, from 9 to 10 AM. Burial was in St. Augustine Cemetery, Andover.
Donations in Anna’s memory may be made to St. Augustine School, 26 Central Street, Andover, MA 01810. For additional information, please visit www.burkemagliozzi.com.