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Ann Amante Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 9, 2012.

Ann Amante, age 89, of New Rochelle, NY, died peacefully at her home June 9, 2012. She was born in Yatesboro, PA on July 29, 1922, the 3rd of 10 children of the late Victor & Fannie Polisuk. Her family relocated to Detroit, MI and after 20 yrs moved to NYC with 2 other sisters, Mary & Helen, where Ann met her husband, the late Joseph Amante. Together they owned and managed La Rochelle Florist at 520 North Ave in New Rochelle. Their vision was to do whatever it took to make customers enjoy being with their loved ones. Ann continued to managed the business another 25 yrs after Joseph passed away in 1978 before she retired. She had a passion for sewing, gardening and cooking. Ann is survived by her 3 loving children Carol Ann, Kathleen Amante-Dickter and Richard, her cherished grandsons Max and Jeffrey and her sister Julie Sulkowski. The Amante family will receive friends at George T. Davis Funeral Home in New Rochelle (www.georgetdavis.com) on Tuesday June 12, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral service will be held at Holy Name Church on Petersville Road in New Rochelle Wednesday June 13 at 9:30 AM followed by interment at Gates of Heaven Cemetery in Elmsford. Contributions can be made to Hospice Care in Westchester & Putnam, 540 White Plains Rd, Ste 300, Tarrytown, NY 10591

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June 12, 2012

Cris Gerard

Richie & Diane, My heart goes out to you & your family, you're in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless Ann, may she rest in peace.

June 12, 2012

Jeri Strauss

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Dichter and Amante families. Moma Amante was the best and we will miss her. Rest in peace mom. You deserve it. Kathy and Richie, there are no better children than you. You both were always there when your mom needed you. You can now let her go peacefully. We love you all tons, The Strauss Family

June 11, 2012

The Kamargo Family

Our Deepest Condolences to the Amante Dichter Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May Ann rest in peace.

June 11, 2012

William Dichter

Ann, you were a wonderful mother in law! I will miss our casino runs! I will miss our special moments together. I love you moma! Rest in peace

June 11, 2012

Jorge Zelaya

From the bottom of our hearts we wish you and your family our deepest condolences.

The Zelaya Family

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