Anna Maria Morosin
Anna Maria Morosin died peacefully in her home on Friday, April 5th at the age of 93 years, surrounded by her family.
Anna Maria Padovan was born on September 16, 1930 in Crespano del Grappa, Italy, a small village at the foot of the Venetian Prealps. At the age of 16 she began dating the love of her life, Bruno Morosin, and they married five years later, in 1952. They lived a hard working life as Italian farmers for several years. When the opportunity came in 1961, they immigrated to Santa Barbara to start a new life. They left with no more than their suitcases and two young children. They moved into a home off of Eucalyptus Hill Road, close to relatives, and Anna continued to live there for the next 63 years. Anna and Bruno were active members of the Italian community clubs: The Sons of Italy, the Italian American Boot Club, and the Italian American Catholic Federation. Their favorite activity was ballroom dancing and it was wonderful to watch their skill and joy on the dance floor. They enjoyed annual summer trips to Italy to visit family and friends and looked forward to their stay in the old farm house. After the loss of her beloved husband in 1996, Anna focused her time on her children and grandchildren. We all enjoyed her amazing cooking, the beautiful garden she kept, and her positive energy, always accompanied by a laugh and infectious smile.She became everybody’s Nonna, and we all miss her dearly. She is survived by her son Giovanni Morosin (wife Joan), daughter Bruna Morosin Byrne (husband Jeff), grandchildren Sonia Morosin (partner George Geddes), Marcus Morosin (fiancée Heather), Marissa Byrne Holloway (husband Bryce), Michael Byrne (wife Amanda), great grandchildren Giada Geddes, Viggo Geddes, and several nephews. She also is survived by her brothers Marcello Padovan and family (Italy) and Dino Padovan and family (Australia).
A Memorial Service/Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, April 19 at 9 am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church,1300 East Valley Road, Santa Barbara, CA.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to VNA Health, Hospice Care of Santa Barbara or your favorite charity.