Anita R. (Materazzo) Butler – 61, of North Reading, formerly of Medford and Cambridge, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading.
Born in Cambridge, MA on November 3, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Lillian (Gronokowski) Materazzo. She was raised in Cambridge and was a graduate of Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School.
Anita worked as a mortgage specialist for twenty years at the Stoneham Bank and other banks for a total of 36 years in banking. She has been a resident of North Reading for the past 30 years and a member of St. Theresa’s Church. Anita supported whatever they had for the clothing and food drives. She also supported the Toys for Kids drive or whatever she could do to donate.
Anita cared for all people, whatever they had going on. She was always caring and touching a lot of people’s lives. Anyone that met her became her friend for life.
Family members include her loving husband of 40 years, William S. Butler; her brothers, Dave Matthews and his wife Barbara of Lynnfield, Paul Materazzo and his wife Margie of Cambridge and the late Anthony Materazzo; sisters, Joanne Materazzo of Medford and Jane DeMarco of Staten Island, New York.
Her funeral will be held at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt. 62), North Reading on Saturday, January 4 at 10:30 AM. A collation will follow at Angelica’s Restaurant, 49 S. Main Street, Middleton. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Venmo@valade – buckley scholarship or checks mailed/brought to the Reading Coopertive Bank, 170 Park Street, North Reading, MA 01864. Payable to Valade-Buckley Scholarship Fund. Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com
Anita and Bill….great neighbors for 25 years….
My Condolences to Bill and entire family.
Sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Mike Martin
To Bill and Anita’s family, sending thoughts and prayers as you go through this sad time. Still doesn’t seem real. Hold onto all those kind words, the smiles, the happy memories with Anita….such a loving and warm person. I am so lucky to have known and worked with Anita and have her as a friend. May she rest in peace.
Anita’s smile and her kindness will be a cherished memory for me. I am so very sorry for her loss and send her family my sincere condolences.
Anita was my special “cat” friend at work. I’ll miss trading our cat stories and her wonderful smile.
Anita was a good woman and great friend,just remember Billy when you look up at the stars she will be the brightest one.
Billy our thoughts and prayers are with you and family through this difficult time . Anita is a gentle soul who will be missed. She will always be with you
My deepest sympathy to Bill and Anita’s loved one’s…
So sorry for your loss, Billy. I always wished I lived closer so I might have spent more time with you both. I am thinking of you.
Billy, Sorry for your loss. Anita was a great kid and you guys were always a lot of fun to be around
Our condolences to Billy and the family. We were sad to hear about the loss of our friend Anita. Vic and I are honored to have gotten to know her over the past 20 years with our annual meetings at Cocoa Beach. We will miss her great smile and her lovely personality. Rest in Peace my friend,
My condolences thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family in this time of sorrow Billy. – Rebecca
Billy and family,
So very sorry for your loss! Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers! RIP Anita❣️Maureen and David Smith
Billy and the Materazzo Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Mike, Marybeth Corcoran, and the Boys
Billy, I am so sorry. My prayers are with you and your family.
Anita always had a kind word and a smile. She loved her family and friends . She was a cat lover and a true Christian. We should all aspire to be be more like her.. a beautiful person gone to soon . Will never forget my dear friend
Bill
I am so sorry to hear of Anita’s passing. May the love of family friends help comfort you during this difficult time.
Brian O’keefe
Billy,
We are so sorry for the loss of Anita (my Doe Eyes) I with Anita for many years and had many a good time together!! Beautiful person.
Kate & Seamus Cosgrave
Billy ,
So sorry to hear about Anita .. our hearts are heavy .. our deepest condolences to you and your Family at this time ..
Love Scott & Denise Dubois
Billy, Sorry for Your loss,Lynda and I give You Our Condolences We are sure going to miss Her as everyone will.
My amazing cousin you will be in my heart forever.
I will miss you so much, you are love, kindness, friendship and strength.
Peaceful at last.
Love coz Annette
I am so sad to hear the news about Anita’s passing. She was a wonderful person and will be missed by many.
Anita is a ray of sunshine that touched so many people along her path in life. Her warm smile and unconditional way of giving to others created an example to follow. I am truly fortunate to have known her for the 20 years we worked together. My deepest condolences to her husband Bill and family.