Margaret Theresa Cannetti, 89 of Lexington Park, MD died December 31, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital.

Born August 4, 1921 in Elizabeth, NJ she was the daughter of the late Raymond Tesoro and Anna (Scocca) Tesoro.

Margaret was the head librarian for the St. Mary's County Public Library from 1959 until her retirement in 1984. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Lexington Park, MD.

Margaret is survived by her husband, Joseph E. Cannetti, a daughter, JoAnne Sutliff of Lusby, MD, a son, Raymond Cannetti of St. Mary's County, MD, a grandchild Michelle Kreul (David), two great-grandchildren, Joseph Sutliff and Anthony Kreul and a sister, Madeline Owen of Las Vegas, NV.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Anthony DePietto and a sister Theresa Tesoro.

Family will receive friends for Margaret's Life Celebration on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Memorial service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. with Reverend Jack Kennealy officiating. Inurnment will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 339, Lexington Park, MD 20653.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.