Anne B. Iannone

Age 70
Hillsborough

Anne B. Iannone, 70, of Hillsborough Township, New Jersey passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 24th, 2019 after a brief illness.

Mrs. Iannone was born on July 13, 1948, to Mary and Amedeo D’Adamo of North Plainfield. She was the youngest of four siblings, Sisters Aida and Rosemarie and her brother Amedeo jr. She grew up in North Plainfield and graduated from North Plainfield High School. She received an Associate Degree from Fordham University in New York. She was married on November of 1976 to William J. Iannone (Uncle Billy) of Ridgefield Park, who predeceased her in 1998.

In her professional life, Anne served the Somerville Motor Vehicle Agency for thirty-three years as a private contractor and Manager. She was President of the Motor Vehicle Agents of New Jersey and served as a member of the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Committee on Improvements to Motor Vehicle Agencies.

Mrs. Iannone also served as past Secretary and Chairwoman of the Somerset County Board of Elections. She volunteered for many non-profit organizations, and also served as a Democratic County Committeewoman from the age of eighteen until her passing, in North Plainfield, Somerville, and Hillsborough.

Anne was passionate about politics and supported many social and political causes. This started during her childhood when she would accompany her father as he campaigned door to door in North Plainfield, a town where everyone knew each other. A true, loyal, and dedicated Democrat and patriot, Anne served as a Democratic County Committeewoman from the age of eighteen until her passing, in North Plainfield, Somerville, and Hillsborough. She served as Chair of the North Plainfield Democratic Organization, Vice Chair for three Somerset County Democratic Committee Chairs, Vice Chair for three Municipal Democratic Organization Chairs in Hillsborough, Chair of the Hillsborough Municipal Democratic Organization, and multi-year President of the Hillsborough Democratic Alliance, the Democratic Club of Hillsborough.

Anne was one of the founders of the Somerset County Federation of Democratic Women and, with others, created the Eleanor Roosevelt Award for exceptional service to Democratic ideals. She herself received the award twice, a very special acknowledgement of her contributions and leadership.

More important than her titles, Anne was the glue that held these organizations together. Anne was the first to greet people who attended meetings and events. She believed that no meeting was complete without delicious food and treats for the membership. She organized successful fundraisers and friend-raisers, and worked hard at recruiting and encouraging involvement through constant personal contact. Anne had an upbeat and positive attitude that drew people to her. She engaged people and loved to hear about their backgrounds. She was a generous mentor and supporter. She was a kind, caring, and devoted friend to so many people who will always hold her in their hearts.

She is survived by her beloved siblings, Aida, Rosemarie, and brother Amedeo Jr. and wife Anne, as well as her eight dearly loved nieces and nephews who all have so many wonderful memories of their most cherished Aunt Anne.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday February 28th at the Cusick Funeral Home at 80 Mountain Ave Somerville NJ 08876 from 3pm to 7pm and Funeral Service will begin at the Funeral Home at 10:30 AM on Friday March 1st. Interment to follow at Holy Redeemer Cemetery located at 1734 Clinton Ave South Plainfield NJ.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to:
Holy Redeemer Home Care & Hospice 1228 Rte 37 W # 6, Toms River, NJ 08755