Annamaria (Quattrin) Kusber
Sept. 12, 1933-Dec. 17, 2023
Woodside, California

Annamaria (Quattrin) Kusber, age 90, of Woodside, CA, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, quietly passed away surrounded by family in her home, Sunday, December 17, 2023.

Annamaria was born September 12, 1933 in Udine, Italy. She came to the United States in 1958 as a foreign student with the intention of returning to her beloved homeland. Attending San Francisco State University, she resided in the San Francisco Bay Area near her mother and uncles who were already settled in this area. One door closed and another opened as a series of unique events occurred and, in exactly 6 months after meeting, Annamaria married Leo Kusber.

Over the next number of years, they had 4 children, 2nd of which has just greeted her mother, and 3 of which they raised in a number of different homes settling in their current home of 49 years in Woodside, CA. Leo and Annamaria celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on November 11, 2023.

Annamaria was preceded in death by twin sister, Angela; by daughter, Lea; granddaughter, Therese; mother, Palmira (Quattrin) Zuffi; and step-father, Michael Zuffi.

Annamaria is survived by her husband, Leo Joseph Kusber; son Angelo Joseph Kusber (Amy): daughter, Lietta Maria (Kusber) Viscioso (Alejandro) and son Paul Anthony Kusber (Mary).

Annamaria is also survived by grandchildren, Katrina, Christopher (Katie), Justine (Brett), Victoria (fiancée John), Benjamin, Dane, and Nora.

Annamaria was gifted with a brilliance of intellect. Annamaria's vision of the true, the beautiful and the good took many forms. Her pursuit of education with focus on language, culture, music and tradition was infused into her children, her friends and her community. Her curiosity and talent led her to fluency in numerous languages eventually leading her to be a volunteer at Stanford Hospital interpreting for many international patients needing health care. She loved and promoted her native Italy which included foundation and service as first President of the School of Italian Language and Culture. Her artistic endeavors included painting, ceramics, and participation in local choirs and opera companies. Her dedication to her husband and children is rivaled by few. Her love of God and family transcends time and timelessness.

The memory of Annamaria will live on forever in those whose lives she touched.

Our gratitude To Kaiser Hospice, Redwood City, for their loving compassion and care.