Anna Sestito Obituary

Anna T. Sestito

AGE: 75 • West Long Branch

Anna T. Sestito, 75, of West Long Branch, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011 at her home. Anna was born in Amaroni, Italy, on May 2, 1936, and moved to the United States in 1956. She was married to Samuel F. Sestito on June 1, 1958, and enjoyed 46 years of marriage together before his passing in 2005. In 1968, they moved with their three children to West Long Branch, where they remained for the duration of their lives. Anna took great pride in providing a beautiful and comforting home for all of her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed and was meticulous in the care of her gardens and property. She loved spending time with friends and family at her vacation home in Florida. Anna developed and was proprietor of West End Mall in Long Branch. She was a communicant of St. Michael's RC Church, Long Branch, and a member of the Deal Golf and Country Club. Anna will be remembered for her abundant love for her grandchildren, always spending as much time as possible with them. Everyone who knew her will never forget her love of cooking and the joy that it gave her to cook for family and friends.

She was predeceased by her husband, Samuel F. Sestito in 2005 and her father, Salvatore Olivadoti. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her son and daughter-in-law, Carlo and Donna Sestito, of Wall Twp.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Lynn and Frank Mango, of West Long Branch and Joanne and Anthony Nastasi, of Wall Twp.; Anna's mother, Angela Maria Olivadoti, of Long Branch; her two brothers, Luigi Olivadoti, of Dusseldorf, Germany and Antonio and Mary Olivadoti, of Long Branch; she was beloved Nan to her seven grandchildren, Allegra, Laura, Alexander, Anthony, Sammy, Nicole and Jo Jo.

Visitation will be Wed. Sept. 28th, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at the Woolley Funeral Home, 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thurs. Sept. 29th, 10:30 AM at St. Michael's RC Church, Long Branch. Interment will follow at Woodbine Cemetery, Oceanport. Contributions in Anna's memory may be made to the Monmouth Health Care Foundation, 300 Second Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740. You may light a candle of condolence by visiting www.woolleyfh.com.