Annmarie Fody Obituary (1934 - 2023)

BOONTON: Annmarie Fody passed away peacefully on March 1, 2023 at 88 years old. Born in New York City on May 8, 1934, Ann was the oldest child of Charles and Anna Shannon and grew up in Flushing NY. She was working in New York City when she met her future husband Edward Fody. Ann and Ed married in May 1957 and remained happily married for 62 years. Having never graduated from college prior to her marriage, Ann went back to school and graduated from the County College of Morris in 1977. She was the first recipient of the college's "I Started Right!" award. In 1987, Ann started her own meeting planning and events company "Fody Associates." Throughout her career, Ann traveled both nationally and internationally for her clients to locations such as Germany, London, Holland, many islands and to the Olympics in Atlanta. Her creativity was exceptional and enabled her to take simplicity and turn it into magical. For one client event, Ann changed the huge mess hall on the former WW2 aircraft carrier USS Intrepid and turned it into an elegant ballroom. She always believed in making the impossible not only happen but run smoothly! Ann retired from her company at the age of 81. Annmarie was very involved with local town politics. She was elected and served many terms as an Alderman for the 1st Ward in Boonton. Ann loved meeting new people and spending time with family and friends. Her husband Ed stated many times that "Ann could meet people any where, even in a phone booth!" Ann was predeceased by her husband Edward, survived by her 3 children. Debbie Wolinsky (Steve) of Highlands, N.J., Sheryl Marszalowicz (Ray) of Atlanta GA. and Edward Fody (Lisa) of Raleigh, N.C. She had 8 grandchildren, Christina (Dan), Towney (Laurie), Kate (Aaron), Bill (Kelly) Steven (Sarah), Andrew (Nicole) Christopher and Samantha. She was the proud great grandmother of Henry, Charles, Benji, Gregory, Ginny, Olivia and Colin. Fulfilling Ann's wishes, to join her beloved Ed, there will be a gravesite prayer service on Saturday March 11, 2023 at 11 A.M at Greenwood Cemetery, 107 Essex Avenue Boonton, New Jersey, 07005. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation in Ann's name, to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. www.JDRF.org