MaryAnn Saccomanno Biljanic
March 19, 1934 - June 13, 2020
MaryAnn Saccomanno Biljanic passed away peacefully surrounded by family in her home June 13, 2020. She was the oldest of Ernest and Gladys Saccomanno of Spring Glen, Utah, with siblings, Erna (Paul-deceased) Porter, Frances (Gary) Hanson, and Frank (Lee) Saccomanno.
MaryAnn attended Notre Dame, St. Mary of the Wasatch, and graduated from Holy Cross Hospital School of Nursing. She worked at the VA Medical Center and Holy Cross Hospital most of her 42-year career. Known as “Sacc”, she loved to teach nurses and patients tricks of the trade. Five of her eight children went into healthcare, a true testament of their admiration.
After a sentimental journey to Europe, MaryAnn married Matt Biljanic and they raised eight children. She is preceded in death by her oldest daughter Mela. She is survived by their Dad, Matt, and children: Lorri, Tod, Trudy (Saul) Cohen, Marty, Marco, Rina (Justin-deceased) Lister, and Elena (Kory) Niswender. Mom had 6 average grandchildren and 2 greats.
Mom was a fabulous cook of her Italian heritage as well as Dad’s Croatian cuisine. She was the original conservationist and taught all of us to reuse, repurpose, and recycle. She was renowned for orchestrating errands to conserve fuel.
In the end her children were grateful that she never lost her sense of humor. In lieu of flowers, play a game of cards with your family and friends and know the “barracuda of cards” will be greatly missed and always remembered.
Please check back soon for forthcoming Mass information and to share your memories with the family.
In Loving Memory
I am so sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers. May her memory be eternal, Rest In Peace Mary, God Bless You and your Family... Love, Peace, God Bless Kim Kankelborg
Kim Kankelborg
Midvale, UT
So sorry for your loss. I have many happy memories of working with MaryAnn at the VA. A dedicated R.N. in every sense, she always added a dash of fun to our working experiences.
Carol Wakefield
Sandy, Ut
I am so sorry for your loss! My wife, Michelle Cannon, worked with MarryAnn, she called her “MAB”, for many years at the VA in Salt Lake. Countless times I’ve heard Michelle speak of MaryAnn and the things she learned from her. Michelle had tremendous respect and admiration for MAB! And the few times I met MaryAnn she always made me feel like a friend. May you have peace in your sweet memories of MaryAnn!
Spencer Cannon
Birdseye, UT
I am sad to learn of Mary Ann Saccomanno Biljanic's death. Life is a gift & we are thankful for her talent of teaching future nurses. We shared an Uncle in common----Dr. Geno Saccomanno . May this "card shark", and her tasty Italian cooking bring fond, comforting memories to you at this time.
Tammy Mabrito Stastny
WEST VALLEY CITY, UT
My mother, Carmela, sister, Rosina, and me, Mary Ann, same name, Italian custom, spent all our Sundays in Spring Glen, Utah visiting my Grandfather & Grandmother. Uncle Ernest would come to Price to take us there. I have many memories of those days and, of course, of Mary Ann, helping us to get into all kinds of situations. Lots of good memories that went by too fast. "Peace be with you, her family!
Mary Ann Shippert
Grand Junction, CO
Mary Ann was such a wonderful friend to my mom. When the two of them got together there was wonderful laughter and reminiscing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Annette Lepore Matthews
Sandy, Ut
I always loved your mom. What a great lady, with an amazing sense of humor and firmly grounded. I always enjoyed visiting with her regardless of the shenanigans, committed by the kids, that often caused the visit. You're all in my thoughts and prayers. RIP
Tim Carr
Salt Lake City, UT