Anne Kaluschny

Anne T. Kaluschny (nee Sautner), age 85 of Wayne, died peacefully on Thursday, May 12, 2022. She has been a resident of Wayne since 1967.

Anne was born in Hungary and grew up there during World War II. At the end of the war, her family fled to Western Germany, escaping the Russian occupation of Hungary. They lived in Germany for a few years before emigrating to the U.S. in 1950. She settled in The Bronx, NY where she went to Morris High School, graduating in 1954. Among her high school classmates was Colin Powell.

Shortly after high school, Anne met Erwin Kaluschny at a local soccer game. Anne’s brother was on the same team as Erwin, and she would often go along with him to watch the matches. During one of the games, Erwin was sidelined and as he walked by her, Anne offered him an apple. He gladly accepted and then asked her to go dancing. As it turned out, they really “clicked” on the dance floor and their relationship blossomed quickly. On December 28, 1957 they tied the knot at St. Bonaventure’s Church in Paterson, thus beginning a wonderful marriage that would last for sixty-five years. They lived in Haledon, NJ before moving to Wayne in 1967. Together, they were a very active and social couple, dancing often, bowling competitively well into their senior years, and they enjoyed being in several social groups, soccer clubs and Saengerbund. They travelled extensively and have been to several destinations in South America, Europe and the Caribbean, with Germany among her favorite destinations. Being a homemaker was perhaps what brought her the greatest joy in her life. She enjoyed crocheting, was an excellent baker, and her cooking was exceptional – especially the traditional Hungarian meals she prepared. Anne’s favorite title was as “Oma” to her four grandchildren. She took an active role raising them and she loved every minute of it. She was the most kind and loving grandmother, and they will each miss her and cherish her memory for years to come.

Anne is survived by her loving husband, Erwin of Wayne, their daughter Ilona Rakitze of Wayne, four grandsons; Christian Rakitze, Jonathan Reina, and Daniel and Thomas Kaluschny. She was predeceased by her son Bobby in 2008, and by her brother, John Sautner, Jr. in 2000.