Evana C. (Anderson) Maggiore of Winchester, Falmouth and Fort Lauderdale, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at age 61, after a long battle with ovarian cancer.
Evana was the beloved wife of Paul J. Maggiore. She was the cherished mother of Jacquelyn Maggiore, Matthew Maggiore and his wife Jamie, and Andrew Maggiore. Evana was the devoted sister of Astrid Cahill and the late Robert Anderson. She was the loving daughter-in-law of Josephine (Contrino) Maggiore and the late Benedict Maggiore and the caring sister-in-law of Janet Lang and Arlene Weeks and her husband Douglas.
A native of Roslindale, Evana was a professional image consultant who expanded her business to include feng shui and was the very first individual to connect the five elements of feng shui to fashion and personal style. She was an esteemed lecturer and inspiring teacher, bringing her art of Fashion Feng Shui to people around the world. In 2001, Evana established the Love Yourself Project at Rosie’s Place, an organization that was always close to her generous heart.
She was a certified image professional, a charter member and past vice-president of the Association of Image Consultants International, as well as a member of the Fashion Group International and the International Feng Shui Guild.
Funeral from the Barile Family Funeral Home, 482 Main St. (Rte. 28) Stoneham, Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 9:30 am, followed by a funeral service celebrating Evana’s eternal life in The Parish of the Epiphany, 70 Church St., Winchester, at 11 am. Family and friends are cordially invited to gather and share remembrances with the family on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 from 3-8 pm in the funeral home. Parking attendants and handicapped elevator are available. Interment at Newton Cemetery, Newton.
In lieu of flowers, please honor Evana by making donations to the Dr. Alexi Wright Gynecological Oncology Research Fund in care of Dana Farber Cancer Institute. For more information, www.facebook.com/BarileFamilyFuneralHome