Susan G. Antonelli-Reiser

Susan G. Antonelli-Reiser, age 59, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013 at Elliot Hospital in Manchester after a long battle with cystic fibrosis. She was the beloved wife of Harold "Pete" Reiser. She was born in Lowell on August 2, 1953, the beloved daughter John Antonelli, Jr. and Dorothy (Charette) Antonelli of Westford. Susan was a longtime resident of Auburn, NH and received her early education through the Westford schools, and went on to become a registered nurse. Prior to her illness, she was employed as a pediatric nurse with Lowell General Hospital for twelve years. Susan also worked for Emerson Hospital in Concord and numerous Boston hospitals. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting and spending time with her family. Besides her husband and her parents, she is survived by four brothers, John Antonelli, III and his wife Rose of Hanson, MA, William Antonelli and his wife Judy of Salem, NH, Kevin Antonelli and his wife Kirsten of Los Gatos, CA and James Antonelli and his wife Mareeta of Westford; her nieces and nephews, Andrew, Nicole, Brandon, Mackenzie, James, Olivia, Marc and Nicholas; also several aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends may call at the J. A. Healy Sons Funeral Home on Sunday, Feb. 3rd from 2 until 5pm. A Prayer Service will conclude the visitation at 5 o'clock. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Susan's name may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814 or online at www.cff.org.