Anzalone is survived by her parents, her step-brothers and her fiance and caregiver, Chris Reynolds. Her maternal grandfather was Desi Arnaz Jr., the son of the famous couple Ball and Arnaz. Dear Julie,I'm sorry to hear of your daughters passing. She was brought into our lives and left way too soon. I wish you peace during this difficult time. 177 Likes, 14 Comments - Desiree Anzalone (@desidoodah) on Instagram: “desi & mommy” desidoodah • Follow. My thoughts, prayers and love are with the family. So very sorry! Lucille’s son Desi Jr. fathered Desiree’s mother, Julia during a relationship he had with a model when he was only 15-years-old. But you can rest now. Desiree was a lover of animals & people but most of all she loved life. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Desiree S. Anzalone, the great-granddaughter of I Love Lucy legends Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball, has lost a long battle against breast cancer and has died at the age of 31. Recommended to you based on your activity and what's popular • Feedback Dance on sweet girl ~. Forward in Flight. Chris especially. you were like a little sister to me. Desiree you we're a special old soul. You were such a beautiful soul. So said RIP, October 18, 2020 | Grapevine, TX | Friend. My Condolences to all Desiree’s family. Although I did not know Desiree or her family personally I feel compelled to send my condolences to her family. Dear Julia and family. No one should have to bury their daughter. Love you XOXOXOXO, Words can’t express enough how deeply sorry I am for your loss. You were always there. Cheryl B., Asheville, NC, Desiree you will be deeply missed by all. A post shared by Desiree Anzalone (@desidoodah) Desiree's early life was troubled. She and her family are such special, loving people and I send Julia, Susan and family and friends my deepest condolences and love in this heartbreaking time. You were a beautiful girl & obviously very strong. Love you..... DESI YOU CAME INTO MY LIFE LIKE A FLASH. David & Fred, You'll always be my hero , your light will forever shine within all who knew you . !. Please take care of the families and dear Chris all. kjgrandma54. I understand the pain of a mother loosing a child, lost my youngest in January-i tried to save his life. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Through most of her childhood, her mother Julia struggled with cocaine addiction and worked as a stripper to support her habit, and allegedly help was not forthcoming from the Arnaz family. Such a young beautiful woman. I pray for your strength and comfort in the coming days. My prayers are with Desiree and her family. She will be missed deeply by all but will live forever in our hearts. My heart goes out to you. I feel terrible that I didn’t know what you were going through. I stumbled over an article about Desiree just now. I read the article on line. You were & are a warrior like your dad says. Desiree Anzalone father Lucille Ball and mother Desi Arnaz (Getty Images) Desiree Anzalone long battle with breast cancer lastly pertained to an end. Crammed in 13 short years. desidoodah. Desiree Anzalone, who was the daughter of Julia Arnaz and Mario Anzalone, died on Sept. 27 at Smilow Cancer Center in Connecticut after a battle with stage 4 breast cancer, PEOPLE confirmed. For online condolences please visit www.dennisanddarcy.com. We at I Love Lucy Junkie want you to that Desiree was a pleasure to talk to laugh with and share with us since 2012 we’ve gotten to know this amazing talented young Lady and I feel blessed she was part of our life Love Penny Miller & Kelly Herbert Administration for, Heaven gained a beautiful angel, you will be missed but always in our thoughts and hearts. I hope she gets to meet her and hug her great grandmother. Lucie Arnaz was born and raised in Los Angeles, the daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, and is the sister of actor Desi Arnaz Jr. She lived for a few years in New York City when she was 10 years old, and attended St. Vincent Ferrer … So when I became your step mom 13 yrs ago I was excited, thrilled & looking forward to everything mothers & daughters do. Photo courtesy of Dennis & D'Arcy Funeral Home - Stratford. Sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter, sister, granddaughter, and friend❣ May she Rest In Peace ! My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time!! May she continue to live on in your hearts and in your memories. May she rest in peace and may you feel the love and support of your friends, family and loved ones. She accomplished much in her short time on this earth, and we are all better off for having been a part of it. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God stay with you every step. Hugs & God Bless. I’m so sorry not to have known you. 282w. We have met you and Desiree only once at your birthday party the other year. Julia, I am so sorry for your loss...Matt and I are keeping you close in our Prayers. 13.7k Followers, 898 Following, 744 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Desiree Anzalone (@desidoodah) Desiree will truly be missed such a beautiful lady. "She was so special. Words can not express how sorry I am for your loss of Desiree. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Rest In Peace Des ! Thank you Chris. Sadly, Desiree died from breast cancer on Sept. 27, 2020 at the age of 31. SLEEP IN PEACE Desiree! She radiated positivity and happiness and never ceased to put a smile on my face. Our sincere condolences to the families. We are friends of Charlie. So sorry for your lose God bless you and family... Dear Desi: I know that you are celebrating in the afterlife with our Heavenly Father and all of those who have gone before you. I feel so blessed to have met Desiree for the brief time my friends Lonnie, Chad, and I came to visit for a project in 2009. Lucille Ball was idolized by millions who never knew the real Lucy — but now the TV legend’s granddaughter has revealed the shocking truth about America’s favorite redhead! My condolences. View this post on Instagram Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz’s only great-granddaughter Desiree Anzalone has died at the age of 31. Desiree was a beautiful and caring woman who loved life and loved Chris who was by her side always. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz’s only great-granddaughter Desiree Anzalone has died at the age of 31. Dear Julie, My name May, I am writing this for my sister, Aurora, she wanted to tell you; you were one of my favorite childhood friends. Jenn’ family is sending prayers and love your way. We want to extend our sympathy to you and your family. October 11, 2020 | Cave Creek, AZ | Acquaintance. I am so sorry for the passing of your beautiful daughter, in the article that I read, you said that no parent should have to go through losing a child, and I totally agree more than a hundred percent, I am one of those parents, I lost my 30 year old son just 2 years ago, it is the hardest thing as parents that we will ever go through, no matter how old our child is. Her mother Julia Arnaz, daughter of Desi Arnaz Jr., said her only daughter died ‘peacefully,’ though ‘watching her slip … I’m so truly sorry for your heartbreaking loss. As l try to write my condolences l think of Desiree as a true fighter always trying to overcome her illness. Dance with Jesus. 177 likes. I love you ❤. God bless ❤ ❤. Sending love and light to her family, and to her love Chris, who was always by her side. Her talent was prolific including her art, song writing, poetry & playing piano. Desiree S. Anzalone, the great-granddaughter of the legendary Lucille Ball, has sadly passed away at the young age of 31 after a battle with stage 4 breast cancer.. She was predeceased by her beloved grandfather Mario Anzalone, Sr., and her great-grandparents Desi Arnaz Sr. and Lucille Ball.Friends may greet the family on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020 from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm at the Dennis & D’Arcy – Abriola & Kelemen Funeral Home, 2611 Main Street Stratford. Desiree was an old soul who loved 60’s & 70’s music. Beautiful Angel! Sending comfort, hugs, and prayer during this difficult time. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time!!!! Desi Jr.'s first daughter, Julia, gave him his first granddaughter, Desiree S. Anzalone, in September of 1989. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS. God, welcome this angel home with open arms and please give her family and friends the strength they need right now. Anzalone was born on September 15, 1989, in Norwalk, Connecticut, to Julia Arnaz and Mario Anzalone, according to her obituary. She was a talented photographer & enjoyed playing guitar with her father, singing & modeling photography. "She was so special. Desiree S. Anzalone, age 31 of Stratford passed Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Smilow Cancer Hospital. Anzalone died on Sept. 27 at Smilow Cancer Center in Connecticut, People magazine reported on Friday. I used to watch my mother lose it watching "I Love Lucy." According to her obituary, Desiree was born on September 15, 1989, in Norwalk, Connecticut, to Julia Arnaz and Mario Anzalone. Fly high beautiful. Born Sept. 15, 1989 in Norwalk, Connecticut, Desiree was the daughter of Julia Arnaz and Mario Anzalone. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you today and always. I am so sorry to your beautiful family Sincerely Michele Leonetti Schusky. This lovely Angel is reunited with her grandparent Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz. She is also survived by her step brothers; Sammy and Joe, AJ and Nick as well as her uncle, John and aunts; Melissa, Janine & Sherry. Prayers to help you through this difficult time. I didn't know Desiree personally, but my heart goes out to her family. Desiree to me is beautiful inside and out, such a beacon of love and light, so talented and deserving of all the good she received and more. My prayers are with the family. Julia never got to meet the “I Love Lucy” … Thinking of you and your families during this most difficult time. We were so sorry to hear about the passing of Desiree. All of it! We are but a whisper, a gentle breeze, a bright sunrise and a slowly sinking sun on the horizon, sweet beautiful flowers, meant to bloom and then fade away at dusk. She will always be a beautiful young soul watching over all. Get email updates about Desiree Anzalone delivered directly to your inbox. Our prayers are with you and your family. I always enjoyed her art work she would post from time to time. Anzalone passed on September 27, in her home state of Connecticut, after a six-year battle with cancer, People reported on Friday. Too young to leave this earth. She was just 31. Born in Norwalk on September 15, 1989 she was the daughter of Mario Anzalone of Stratford and Julia Arnaz of Milford. Desiree's Obituary Desiree S. Anzalone, age 31 of Stratford passed Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Smilow Cancer Hospital. Her mother, Julia Arnaz, offered to People magazine, “She was so special. Desiree’s mother Julia Arnaz, one of … SLEEP IN PEACE Desiree! Julia and her father hadn’t seen each other for years until they were reunited in the 90s. He is the son of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. You are amazingly strong & brave. God bless her and you all. I only knew her through my Lucille Ball FB fan pages but it was obvious she was voracious for life. You are your dad’s everything! "She was so special. Then I was saddened to learn of her passing, and feel like crying because of when she passed. May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. You living great grandparents have greeted you into paradise. She was Lucille Round and Desi Arnaz’s (‘I Love Lucy’ fame) great-grandchild and also she caught Phase 4 breast cancer cells. You amazed me in so many ways. You were and always will be a kindred spirit and sister to me. Desiree was the daughter of Julia Arnaz and Mario Anzalone, and her maternal grandfather, Desi Arnaz Jr., was the younger of “I Love Lucy” stars Desi Sr. and Ball. I'm deepest condolences for the loss of Desiree. Sam we are so sorry for your loss.Our thoughts are with you. Our prayers are with you and your family. Although we never met in person, we had some lively chatscand you sure made some beautiful candles!! ❤❤, R.I.P. May you find comfort in her love and memories. Julia,I am so very sorry for your loss sending you much love and prayers, My deepest sympathies during this most difficult time. Prayers for the family and friends... Laughter in Heaven awaits you. Deepest sympathy to the family of Desiree. We had a lot of laughs, we had our ups & downs, our talks, our bargain shopping & ganging up on dad! They will bless you on your next journey. Julie & Ricky Coperine, Share to let others add their own memories and condolences. I read the article on line. Bless you beautiful lady, gone but never forgotten ❤. Let the memories console you. Julia Arnaz is the love child of an affair between model Susan Howe, then 21, and Lucy’s son Desi Arnaz, Jr. — who was then only 16 years old! Please allow 24 hours for your entry to be reviewed for appropriate content. God called an angel home no more suffering and pain . As she now lives as an ANGEL, I am sure GOD will have her watch over you. Please accept our sincere condolences. Chris God bless you. Desiree Anzalone, the great-granddaughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz Sr., has died from breast cancer. Desiree was an old soul with the kindest and most genuine heart. ~ Jennifer, Desiree ~ you were very much loved , by your folks , family and friends...wished I was closer ...fly with the angels, my dear ~ we will remember you and speak of you I f t en.. ((( hugs))), Rae, I had 3 wonderful sons yet in my heart I wanted one more. My heart goes out to beautiful Desiree's mom Julia and the rest of her beloved family. Sadly, Desiree Anzalone was born just a few months after her famous great-grandmother died. My condolences to the family and friends of this beautiful soul. She was stunningly beautiful and such a sweet soul. On behalf of the Benefit for D clan....we love you beautiful girl....god bless....hope to see your angelic smile again. She would post from time to time sorry I am so sorry for your loss! Said RIP, October 18, 2020 | Cave Creek, AZ | Acquaintance know. 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