Annette E. Langan

On October 6, 2021, Annette E. Langan, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died peacefully at her home in Arlington, VA from cancer at the age of 90. Annette was born in Scranton, PA, the youngest of seven children of John and Mary (Moore) Molinaro. She met her husband John Francis Langan, by singing in the choir at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Scranton. He was the organist at the time. They were married September 25, 1954, in St Anthony’s Church, Scranton, PA. Soon thereafter they moved to Washington, DC. Annette was a graduate of the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, Scranton, PA, attending from 1949-1952. She practiced as a Registered Nurse initially in Washington, DC before moving to Arlington, Virginia. Transitioning to Virginia Hospital Center (Arlington Hospital) she found her true calling, working in the Operating Room for over 50 years. She was known for her superior Nursing skills, warm and caring manner, and the chocolates in her pocket! Annette will always be remembered by many as a true and loving friend, lending a hand or an ear during good times and bad. Her smile and outgoing personality would light up a room and made people happy just being around her. She had a deep love for family, her hugs were always the best answer to any issue. Annette also had a deep love of the theatre. She was an actress in many Northern Virginia Community theatre productions. She shared her passion by attending many professional productions in Washington, DC with John and on occasion her children. She and John were regular attendees at the annual black tie theatre ball. Annette embraced new technology learning many new pieces of equipment at work as well as computerized charting systems. She was a proud owner of an Apple iPhone, watch, and iPad and knowledgeable in using them for Google, texts, photos, phone, and email. Annette is survived by her children, John Jr. (Lisa), Glorianne, and Patricia. Grandchildren, Jessica (Jon) Parris, Chrystina (Rick) Hanson, Michael Tavernier, Jessica (Brett) Cox, many great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband John. Fond memories may be shared with the family in person or at the link below.