VERNON, Annette G., 88, of Emerson, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024. Annette is survived by her children David and his wife Sandy, Lisa Licameli and her husband Michael, and Donna Katen and her husband Matthew. She was a loving grandmother to Brandon and his wife Kiana, Meaghan, Justin and his wife Colleen, Corey, Candace, and Mallory. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Frank.
Annette was born in West Reading, PA, to Anna and Albert Galbavy, and graduated from Reading High School. She and her husband Frank met as children in a close-knit Slovak church community and re-connected after Annette graduated high school. They were married in 1957. Annette was valedictorian of the Bergen Community College class of 1984.
Before retiring, she worked as an administrative assistant at Medical Economics, Sony Corporation and United Water. She was a parishioner of R.C. Church of the Assumption in Emerson, NJ. Annette had a caring heart, radiant personality and adventurous spirit. She loved to travel and learn about new places. In her spare time, she played accordion and piano and liked to sew. She also loved to entertain and felt grateful for time spent with family and friends.
The family will receive guests at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood, NJ on Thursday, September 19 from 3-8 PM. A Mass celebrating Annette's life and faith will be held at R.C. Church Of The Assumption in Emerson, NJ on Friday, September 20th at 9:30 AM with interment at Maryrest Cemetery in Mahwah, NJ to follow. Memorial contributions can be made in Annette's name to one’s favorite charity.
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