ANNE STACCIOLI Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Anne M. Staccioli, 86, of Oak Ridge, passed away at her home on Sunday, April 3, 2011 with her family by her side. Mrs. Staccioli was born in Cascina,Italy to Emilia and Luigi Soleri. When she was three years old she came to the US and Anne was known to say that they “lived in every borough of NY except Manhattan .” Anne graduated from Queens College, NY with a degree in French and Education. Her father was a real estate investor and established the Cozy Lake community in the Milton section of Jefferson. Anne married Moreno Staccioli in Italy in 1954 and after three years they returned to the US where they made their home in Cozy Lake and raised their family. Mrs. Staccioli was a grammar school teacher for 25 years in the Jefferson Township School District . She was also an advocate of nutrition, vitamins and living a healthy lifestyle even before it became popular and she was a faithful parishioner of St. Thomas the Apostle RC Church in Oak Ridge since 1957. She will best be remembered for her love of the outdoors, gardening, and reading at the beach. When indoors she could be found listening to jazz or ballroom music. Those close to her will especially remember her kind heart, even temperament and exceptional culinary skills. Throughout her life she was generous and gave to many charities regularly. Mrs. Staccioli is survived by her loving husband of 57 years Moreno of Oak Ridge, her dear daughters Danielle Swanek and her husband Brian Vayda of Fredon, Marisa Stratton and her husband Steve of West Milford; and her dear son Marc Staccioli and his wife Donna, and her cherished grandson Lucas Staccioli of Jefferson Twp; her sister Clara of Mine Hill and family and friends in Italy. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the Stickle-Soltesz Funeral Home, 187 LaRue Road, Newfoundland, NJ 07435. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 9:30 am at St. Thomas the Apostle RC Church, 5635 Berkshire Valley Road, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438. In keeping with Anne’s generous spirit the family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to St. Joseph Indian School (www.stjo) or to The MaryKnoll Sisters (www.maryknollsisters.org) . On line condolences and directions: www.sticklesolteszfuneralhome.com

ANNE STACCIOLI

February 27, 1925 - April 3, 2011