April 14, 2012

Anne Losasso

Wayne

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Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 from 3 – 7 PM at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne.

Funeral services will be held 11 AM on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at the funeral home.

Anne L. Losasso (nee D’Andrea) age 86 of Wayne died Saturday April 14, 2012 at her home. Born and raised in Paterson, she moved to Wayne in 1947.

Anne was the proprietor of Valley Tone Farms in Wayne with her husband Anthony for nearly 40 years. Active in politics for many years, Anne helped with the formation of the Democratic Party in Wayne, and was instrumental in having the Township name changed from Preakness to Wayne. She also assisted Bob Roe for years before he became a Congressman and hosted Eleanor Roosevelt at her home during a presidential campaign.

In her earlier years she loved to bowl and sing with the Sweet Adelines.

Anne will be sadly missed for her generous spirit, her entertaining character and her strong will.

She was the loving wife of the late Anthony Losasso (2005); devoted mother of Michele Barone of San Rafael, CA, the late Diane Losasso (1967), Kim Losasso (1971); mother-in-law of Alan Barone of Wayne; cherished grandmother of Jill Barone of London, England, and Scott and JoLynn Barone of Merrick, NY; great-grandmother of Gabriella Barone; sister of Frances Duva of Las Vegas, NV, Mario and Roslyn D’Andrea of North Haledon and was predeceased by 3 sisters and 7 brothers.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to NJ State Organization of Cystic Fibrosis, 555 Preakness Ave., Totowa, NJ 07512 or the Friends of Wayne Animals, PO Box 3701, Wayne, NJ 07474-3701 would be appreciated.

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Services

Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 from 3 – 7 PM at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne.

Funeral services will be held 11 AM on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at the funeral home.

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