It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Anna DiMatteo Kozar, age 84 announce her passing on Saturday, April 30, 2022 with her family by her side. She will be remembered as a doting grandmother who adored her grandchildren, spending precious time with them playing games, enjoying a conversation and cooking for them. Anna was a wonderful cook and gracious hostess, preparing gourmet feasts for family gatherings, weddings and parties. Her culinary talents were put to use as a chef at the former Ciro’s Top ‘O The Mall Supper Club at the Beaver Valley Mall and later at the Serbian Club in Aliquippa which ended due to an automobile accident. A perfectionist, Anna was also a compassionate person who had a way about her of lovingly caring for the sick with her company and homemade comfort food. She was a member of Mary, Queen of Saints parish, (St. John the Baptist Catholic Church), Monaca. Anna took much pride in caring for her lawn and flower gardening, particularly her tulips and roses. She also found enjoyment walking around the neighborhood and at the Beaver Valley Mall.
Anna (DiMatteo) Kozar was born in Pacentro di Aquileia Italy on March 8, 1938 , to the late Antonio and Rosa (Celeste) DiMatteo. She came to America in 1951 on a transcontinental voyage via the SS Constitution from Genoa-Naples to New York.
A longtime resident of Monaca, Anna previously lived in California for a while where she managed an apartment building and was the first woman in her family to drive a car.
Anna’s family legacy includes her children: Philip (Kathleen) Kozar of Michigan, Roseann Kozar Calcaterra of Monaca and Diana (Harold) Swan of Monaca. Her grandchildren, Mark (Pam) Calcaterra, Ryan (Katelynn) Kozar, Annamarie Calcaterra, Heather Kozar (fiancé, Casey Johnson) and Chelsea (Tommaso) Vissani. Her great grandchildren, Alana, Ava, Zeke, Brayden, Joanna and one expected great granddaughter this fall, Elizabeth Grace. She also leaves a sister, Amelia (Frank) DiCenzo and two brothers, Salvatore (Adelina) DiMatteo and Giovanni (Gemma) DiMatteo. Numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she joined beloved husband, Stephen C. Kozar, Jr. who preceded her in death on July 5, 2017. She was also preceded by a great grandson, Ethan Alexander Kozar and a sister, Lucia Troia.
She will continue to remain with them through memories.
Friends will be received on Tuesday, May 3rd from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at SIMPSON FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, where a blessing service will be held on Wednesday at 10 am with Father Candice McMullen, officiating. Entombment will follow in Beaver Cemetery Mausoleum.
A special thanks to Dr. Jasma and his staff, Family Hospice and the nurses, caregivers and aides who cared for her at her home.
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