Obituary of MaryAnn Rapuano Pisani

MaryAnn Rapuano Pisani, 71 of East Haven passed away June 19, 2024 at home with her family by her side. She was born October 11, 1952 in New Haven to Armando and Mary (Palange) Rapuano. MaryAnn is survived by her loving husband of over 22 years, George Pisani of East Haven along with her siblings; Mark Rapuano (Jeanne) of Clinton and Dolores “Dee” Shea (Joseph) of Hudson, MA. She is also survived her nephews/nieces; Matthew Pisani (Mary), Ralph Pisani (Mary Ann), Jodie Kimball (Forrest), Michael Rapuano, James Shea and Tyler Jabaut and three great nephews, Nicholas Pisani (Laura), Andrew Pisani and John Fiore and a great-great nephew, Lucas Pisani. She is preceded in death by her parents and a aunt, Rosina Palange. MaryAnn, also known lovingly as “Wannie”, had a 40 year career as a middle school science teacher, a technical writer and technology instructor. Her love of Science and Science Fiction allowed her to use Star Trek as a teaching tool for her students. She truly encouraged her students to “Live Long and Prosper”! MaryAnn was voracious reader all her life. She especially loved the Harry Potter series, murder mysteries and anything related to science. MaryAnn’s greatest joy was hosting holiday gatherings for family and friends. Her East Haven fireworks parties were truly spectacular. Thanksgiving and Christmas were also a must attend events for the family. MaryAnn and George enjoyed many summer days at Silver Sands Beach Club over the past 30 years. A special “Thank You” to Eric and Joanne Cornish, Diane Higgins, Mary Pisani, Darlene Mirto, Philomena Libretti and CT Hospice in Branford for their kind and compassionate care of MaryAnn. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 from 4 PM until the time of service at 6:30 PM in the Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home (Clancy Funeral Home), 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven. All are invited to attend a graveside service on Thursday at 11 AM in All Saints Cemetery, 700 Middletown Ave., North Haven, CT (Please meet at cemetery office on Thursday.) In lieu of flowers, please donate to the East Haven Animal Shelter, 183 Commerce St, East Haven CT 06512 in memory of MaryAnn Rapuano Pisani.