With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Anita Mary Shanks of Burlington, New Jersey, born in Brooklyn, New York, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Anita Mary left this world on May 12, 2024 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Anita Mary Shanks to show support.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Michael Arthur and Frances Pezzullo (Pumo); her husband William A. Shanks, Jr.; her daughter Debra Ann Shanks; her brother John Pezzullo; and her granddaughter Carlie Ploetz.

She is survived by : her children, James L. (Michelle Shanks), Michael J. (Tracy Shanks) and Sandy; her son-in-law Antonio "Tony" Zingaro of Burlington, NJ; her grandchildren, Amy Correa, Michelle Rodriguez, Sandy Rodriguez, Courtney Shanks, Kate Zingaro (Rob McLaughlin) and Shawn Rodriguez (Nicole); her great grandchildren, Sarah Mota, Leah Rodriguez, Jaylynn Romero, Nicholas Correa, Eddie Cruz, Isaiah Cruz, Nicholas Ploetz and Hunter Webb; and her great great grandchild Christian Rodriguez.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Boniface Catholic Church Building Fund, 310 South Downing Street, Piqua, OH 45356.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home