Obituary of Gail M. (Manni) Heroian

Gail M. (Manni) Heroian 55 of Ipswich, beloved wife of David A. Heroian who died on October 29, 2014 and with whom she had shared 22 years of marriage, died unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, November 17, 2015. Gail was born in Boston on May 19, 1960 the daughter of the late Angelo James and Maria Anna (DelGizzi) Manni. She was raised in Peabody graduating from Bishop Fenwick High School in 1978. In 1984, she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmaceutical from Northeastern University. Gail was employed as a Pharmacist at CVS in North Andover from 1984 to 1994. She was a loving mother who devoted her life to creating a home for her family. As hobbies, she enjoyed cooking and entertaining for family and friends, traveling, crocheting and had a passionate love for animals, especially German Shepherds. Gail is survived by her 2 loving sons, Adam Heroian and Alexander Heroian of Ipswich; a sister and her husband, Louise “Lois” and Richard Felteau of Georgetown; her twin brother and his wife, Robert and Andrea Manni of Gloucester; an aunt, Evelyn L. DelGizzi of Manchester-by-the-Sea; several nieces, nephews, friends and especially her loyal companions Zeus and Cupcake. Gail’s family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, November 20, 2015 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Conway Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody. Her funeral will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 9 a.m. from the funeral home followed by her Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church, 16 Church St., Peabody. Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Salem. Please visit www.ccbfuneral.com for directions, online obituary and memorial guest book. .