Anne Marie Hetzer, age 64, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 6, 2020. She was born October 25, 1956 in Rochester, NY to Carmen and Virginia Manzoni. For forty-three years, she was married to the love of her life, James (Jim) Hetzer.
Anne Marie eventually succumbed to her four-year battle with ovarian cancer, but she was never defined by it. Her primary passion in life was taking care of her family, and her greatest joy was being called “nana” everyday by her grandchildren.
Her personality could be larger than life. An old-school Italian lady through and through she would cook, clean, and bark orders with the best of them. Beloved by her family, adored by her friends, feared by anyone who dare cross her; Anne Marie was the strongest woman one would ever meet.
She is survived by her sons Daniel James (Rachel) and Kevin James; grandchildren, Abigail, Daniel, and Abel; sister, Cecilia Hajecki (Richard); She is also survived by her sister in-law Deborah West (Mike), and brother-in-law’s Ken Hetzer (significant other Michelle), Gary Hetzer (Penny); and many cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and co-workers.
A special thank you to her cousin Dina Aman who was there by her side, holding her hand, and offering her the finest level of compassion – a true angel – as mom took her last breath.
A memorial service and luncheon will be held at a later date. Donations can be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (orcahope.org) on her behalf.