BORN

1939

DIED

2015

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Farrell Funeral Home

110 Franklin Square

New Britain, Connecticut

Ann Schnitzke Obituary



It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our beloved sister Ann Schnitzke on June 8, 2015. Born in Hartford, Connecticut on May 31, 1939, Ann was the youngest of seven children. Affectionately called Tiny as a child due to her small size, Ann grew up in Kensington and graduated from New Britain High School. After working at GE, a New Britain bank and as a legal secretary at Robinson & Cole in Hartford, Ann began her 40-year career working as personal assistant to Thomas J. Meskill, first as Mayor of New Britain, then as Sixth District Congressman (during which time she lived in Washington, DC and spent time with sister Reggie and family), Governor of the State of Connecticut, and Federal Judge for the Second Circuit Court of Appeals (during which time she enjoyed many, many trips to New York City). Annie, as she was affectionately known to Ellie's children, was a second mom to Steven, David, Sharon and Holly, spoiling the girls rotten many a weekend when they were small, at her home in Newington. For many years more recently, Annie hosted the girls and their families for monthly dinners. Annie loved to cook. She was devoted to her family, starting a wonderful tradition 15 years ago of hosting summer picnics and Christmas dinners at her home in New Britain. Nieces, nephews and cousins were delighted to be reunited during these most enjoyable visits. Ann enjoyed birthday lunches with her sisters and Thanksgiving dinners with her longtime friends. Ann was predeceased by brother Joseph Allen and sisters Helen Ziel and Regina Philippon. She is survived by sisters Eleanor (Salvatore) Spada of Berlin, Victoria (Edward) McManus of Florida and Pauline Carlson of West Hartford, and many nieces and nephews. We wish to express our gratitude to Ann's caregivers at Hughes Health and Rehabilitation as well as the Masonicare Hospice staff for their compassionate care. A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 15 at 11 a.m. at Farrell Funeral Home, 110 Franklin Square, New Britain, followed by burial at West Meadow Cemetery, Newington. Visitation will precede the service from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. To light a candle or send a condolence, please visit www.FarrelFuneralHome.com.

Published by Hartford Courant from Jun. 13 to Jun. 14, 2015.
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Wyatt and I send our sincere sympathy at your loss. I knew Ann from the time of Congressman Meskill's re-election campaign in 1968 and from working on the Congressman's staff in Washington, and the Governor's staff. She was a pleasure to work with and to know. I know she will be greatly missed by family and friends. She was very kind to me when I moved from Washington to Hartford to work on the Governor's campaign staff, allowing me to share her apartment with her until I found a place to live. It is sad to think she is no longer with us.
Renee and Wyatt Stewart

June 15, 2015

Our sincere sympathies for your loss.

Farrell Funeral Home

June 14, 2015

Anne was always so gracious even when overwhelmed with a multitude of calls. It has been many years but I am saddened by this news.

Janet Wildman

June 13, 2015

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