Christine A. Cervelli (Tanner), 71

Christine A. Cervelli (Tanner), 71, of Rochester, Massachusetts, passed away at home with her family on November 17, 2025, after a courageous battle with PSP.

Born on September 26, 1954, in Smethport, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Greta and Walter Tanner.

Chris was the wife of the late Francesco “Frank” W. Cervelli. Together, they operated the well-loved Cervelli Farm in Rochester, Massachusetts, supplying the community with the best sweet corn, a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, and beautiful flowers.

Chris cherished farm life and found joy in planting, nurturing, and harvesting. In addition to sowing seeds, she was a talented seamstress, known for creating some of the best Halloween costumes. She embraced life fully and enjoyed many travel adventures with Frank. Chris also loved attending annual knitting retreats—while she didn’t knit, she enjoyed her crocheting—as well as girls’ weekend getaways to Monadnock. She loved deeply and lived simply.

Chris was incredibly proud of her son, Scott, and her grandson, Dana, who meant the world to her.

She is survived by her son, Scott Makowski, and his wife, Melissa; her grandson, Dana Makowski; her siblings, Cathy Miller and her husband, Kevin; Cindy Anticil and her husband, Richard; and Brett Tanner and his wife, Ami; as well as her stepsons, Frank Cervelli and Alan Cervelli. She also leaves behind 12 nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings, Bruce Tanner and Carla Cogar.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 12:00–3:00 PM at Arch at the Meadow.