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January 13, 2018
Services
A memorial service will be held on January 27 at 1:00 at Packanack Community Church.
Ann Louise Fisher of Wayne, New Jersey left her earthly life on Saturd
Ann Louise Fisher of Wayne, New Jersey left her earthly life on Saturday, January, 13, 2018 to be with her Heavenly Father. Ann (nee Conte) Fisher was born in Union City, New Jersey in 1933 to Elizabeth and Thomas Conte. She graduated Emerson High School in 1952 as a National Honor Society student. Ann attended secretarial school, leading to a 12 year career as a secretary for The Social Security Service. During this time, she received many letters of exemplary service for her diligence and workplace contributions.
In November, 1961, she met her future husband of 53 years, Howard Fisher, at a dance. She thought he looked a lot older than her, but she decided to give it a chance and dance with him. The rest is, as they say, is history. Howard, from Clifton, New Jersey, came from an ethnically Dutch Protestant family that welcomed Ann into their lives - and introduced this teetotaling young woman to the joys of a good martini! In turn, Ann, being from a Catholic Italian background with an ability to create phenomenal pasta plates, kept Howard well fed. The combination of the two cultures resulting in a lifetime appreciation of both food and drink.
Ann and Howard initially set up house in Clifton and soon were joined by a daughter, Irene, and a son, Howard. The family then relocated to their beloved “Camelot” community, Packanack Lake in Wayne, New Jersey. It was there that they would spend the next 50 years.
Ann was an unabashed home maker. She loved to cook, bake and take care of the family. She was outstanding in all three areas. Ann was highly insulted if a visitor left her home without sharing food or drink. If you claimed to be on a diet, there was always cut up fruit in the refrigerator. She alway had something ready for everyone. (However, if she gave you some leftovers, be sure you returned the Tupperware or there would be heck to pay.) Over the years the Fisher home was to host many holiday gatherings, dinner parties, as well as New Year’s celebrations with their “gang” of friends
Ann and Howard also were quick to take the party on the road, as they enjoyed wintering in Marco Island and traveling around the world. As avid cruisers, they logged close to 20 cruises with the majority of vacation trips accompanied by family.
Ann truly shined on the holidays. This was especially true at Christmas, which she made a special time for everyone. The tree was always lovingly trimmed, house decorated, and baking which included her much anticipated cookies and fruitcake. With Howard being especially busy with work on the holidays, she took it upon herself to organize the celebration.
Throughout her time at Packanack, she was a avid tennis player as well as golfer. However, the exercise she enjoyed the most was her walks “around the lake” with Howard. Solving crossword puzzles was a favorite hobby which she was capable of doing in even in her last weeks with us. She had a very sharp mind and was always up for games that would challenge her mental skills.
For Ann, family was the number one priority to which she was fiercely loyal and protective. A frequent toast of her’s was “viva la familia”.
In July, Ann lost the love of her life, Howard. Ever the caretaker, she was able through shear love and devotion to get Howard to the ripe old age of 91 even though he suffered through two heart value operations and various bypasses. We take comfort in the fact that they are reunited.
Ann is predeceased by both her mother and father and her brother Vincent Conte. She is survived by her daughter Irene Hicks and her husband Bob, and their daughters Emmy and Claire, her son Howard and his wife Janice, and their daughters Kristen, Lindsey and Emily as well as her brother, Thomas Conte.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to Packanack Community Church, 120 Lake Drive East, Wayne, NJ 07470.
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A memorial service will be held on January 27 at 1:00 at Packanack Community Church.
January 13, 2018
Services
A memorial service will be held on January 27 at 1:00 at Packanack Community Church.
Ann Louise Fisher of Wayne, New Jersey left her earthly life on Saturd
Ann Louise Fisher of Wayne, New Jersey left her earthly life on Saturday, January, 13, 2018 to be with her Heavenly Father. Ann (nee Conte) Fisher was born in Union City, New Jersey in 1933 to Elizabeth and Thomas Conte. She graduated Emerson High School in 1952 as a National Honor Society student. Ann attended secretarial school, leading to a 12 year career as a secretary for The Social Security Service. During this time, she received many letters of exemplary service for her diligence and workplace contributions.
In November, 1961, she met her future husband of 53 years, Howard Fisher, at a dance. She thought he looked a lot older than her, but she decided to give it a chance and dance with him. The rest is, as they say, is history. Howard, from Clifton, New Jersey, came from an ethnically Dutch Protestant family that welcomed Ann into their lives - and introduced this teetotaling young woman to the joys of a good martini! In turn, Ann, being from a Catholic Italian background with an ability to create phenomenal pasta plates, kept Howard well fed. The combination of the two cultures resulting in a lifetime appreciation of both food and drink.
Ann and Howard initially set up house in Clifton and soon were joined by a daughter, Irene, and a son, Howard. The family then relocated to their beloved “Camelot” community, Packanack Lake in Wayne, New Jersey. It was there that they would spend the next 50 years.
Ann was an unabashed home maker. She loved to cook, bake and take care of the family. She was outstanding in all three areas. Ann was highly insulted if a visitor left her home without sharing food or drink. If you claimed to be on a diet, there was always cut up fruit in the refrigerator. She alway had something ready for everyone. (However, if she gave you some leftovers, be sure you returned the Tupperware or there would be heck to pay.) Over the years the Fisher home was to host many holiday gatherings, dinner parties, as well as New Year’s celebrations with their “gang” of friends
Ann and Howard also were quick to take the party on the road, as they enjoyed wintering in Marco Island and traveling around the world. As avid cruisers, they logged close to 20 cruises with the majority of vacation trips accompanied by family.
Ann truly shined on the holidays. This was especially true at Christmas, which she made a special time for everyone. The tree was always lovingly trimmed, house decorated, and baking which included her much anticipated cookies and fruitcake. With Howard being especially busy with work on the holidays, she took it upon herself to organize the celebration.
Throughout her time at Packanack, she was a avid tennis player as well as golfer. However, the exercise she enjoyed the most was her walks “around the lake” with Howard. Solving crossword puzzles was a favorite hobby which she was capable of doing in even in her last weeks with us. She had a very sharp mind and was always up for games that would challenge her mental skills.
For Ann, family was the number one priority to which she was fiercely loyal and protective. A frequent toast of her’s was “viva la familia”.
In July, Ann lost the love of her life, Howard. Ever the caretaker, she was able through shear love and devotion to get Howard to the ripe old age of 91 even though he suffered through two heart value operations and various bypasses. We take comfort in the fact that they are reunited.
Ann is predeceased by both her mother and father and her brother Vincent Conte. She is survived by her daughter Irene Hicks and her husband Bob, and their daughters Emmy and Claire, her son Howard and his wife Janice, and their daughters Kristen, Lindsey and Emily as well as her brother, Thomas Conte.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to Packanack Community Church, 120 Lake Drive East, Wayne, NJ 07470.
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