Anita Amelia Musa, 92, of Endicott, New York, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2022, with her loving husband of 70 years, Geno Musa, by her side.
Anita was born on July 11, 1929, in Endicott. She was predeceased by her parents, Nick and Mariannina Iannone, her sister, Dora Sissenstein (David), her brother-in-law Bud Trapani, sister-in-law Lee Puleo, and brother-in-law Nun Puleo.
Anita will be greatly missed by her son, Rick (Pat) Musa of Candor, daughter, Chris Heide of Endicott, daughter, Jean Musa of Charlotte, North Carolina, son Thomas (Jennifer) Musa of Endicott, grandchildren, Nick Musa, Jes (Mat) Silverstein, Kate Musa (Evan Sumner), Brian Heide (Gemma Lamar), Derek Heide, Olivia Mulvaney, and Ally Musa, and her great-grandchildren, Iza Silverstein, Ezra Heide-Lamar, and Eli Heide-Lamar. Anita is also survived by her siblings, Tony (Anna) Iannone and Josephine Iannone, and her sister-in-law Fil Trapani.
Anita was employed for many years at Endicott Johnson, The Keypunch Center, and at Lourdes Hospital. After her retirement from Lourdes, Anita served as a Broome County Court Attendant where she thoroughly enjoyed both her work and her interactions with co-workers. Anita organized many bus trips to Atlantic City in the early 1980s, and she was always ready to “take a ride” to the casinos or play cards with family and friends.
Anita’s family was the center of her world, and she was entirely devoted to them. She often showed her love through cooking for family and friends and was known for her legendary homemade pizza, pasta, bread, soup, baked beans, and pecan pie. Family parties were made extra special by Anita’s warm smile and wonderful cooking. She enjoyed crocheting blankets for everyone in her family (including their pets). Anita’s family cherishes many special memories of long meals shared together and of fun summer gatherings at Finger Lakes vacation rentals.
The family will receive friends on Monday, January 31, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Endicott, NY. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m.
Anita’s family would like to thank the Tulip Court staff at Ideal Nursing Home for the compassionate care they extended to Anita over the past two years.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Mercy House of the Southern Tier.
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