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Mary Anna Dunn, 83, of Branford passed away suddenly at Yale-New Haven Hospital on May 31. Mary Anna was born in Bridgeport on March 25, 1936, daughter of the late Anna (Makara) and Ralph Pagnozzi.

She worked as a branch manager for Laidlaw Transportation in Fairfield for many years before her retirement. Mary Anna lived for her family. She especially enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She loved going on vacation, hosting holidays and celebrations, cooking, reading, and making memories with her family. She will be remembered by all those who loved her for her strength, generosity, sense of humor, and devotion to her family.

Mary Anna is survived by her children Mary Frances (Paul) Basile of Branford and Sean (Nancy) Dunn of Newtown; and her cherished grandchildren Joey and Jenna Basile, and Julian, Justin, Joshua, and Jared Dunn.

Friends and family are invited to attend her funeral services on June 8 at 10 a.m. directly at St. Mary Church in Branford. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery in Branford. Friends may call on June 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 N. Main St., Branford. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, in her memory. Please see her online memorial at www.wsclancy.com.