Ann Marie Zalewski

Wilmington, NC - Ann Marie Zalewski, 81, of Wilmington, NC, died April 1, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center Orthopedic Hospital.

She was born on December 9, 1939 in Montclair, NJ, the daughter of the late Myron W. Flint, Sr. and Marion Rose Butler Flint. Also remembered is her loving husband of forty years, Edward Walter Zalewski, who preceded her in death.

Preceding her in death was her brother, Myron W. "Mike" Flint, Jr. and sister-in-law, Kay Zaleski Surviving are brothers-in-law, Carl Zaleski, Leon Zalewski (Veronica), and Tim Zalewski (Pat); sister-in-law, Mary Ann Zalewski; nieces and nephews, Steven Flint, Robert Flint, Linda Ann Fisher, Laura Klein, Michael Zaleski, Christopher Zalewski, Brian Zalewski and Jason Zalewski. Also surviving are several great nieces and nephews. All will miss her deeply.

Ann Marie received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Glassboro State College (Rowan University) and her Master's Degree from Rutgers University and then attended Loyola University in Baltimore where she advanced her degree. She was the Principal Analyst with the General Assembly for the State of Maryland where she handled the Capitol budget. She also served as the Division Chairman of the Howard Community College in Columbia, MD, was an officer on the Board of Directors of the Oak Island Light House, a Caswell Beach Commissioner for 8 years, and the former Treasurer of both the Covil Amenities Board and the Covil Crossing HOA. Ann Marie was an avid worldwide traveler, an instrument rated pilot and an open water scuba diver and underwater photographer. She also volunteered with many organizations and was a member of Wrightsville Beach United Methodist Church. Ann Marie is also remembered for her love of animals, flowers and music.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wilmington NC Salvation Army, Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC, Friends of Public Radio - WHQR, or the Southport/Oak Island Animal Rescue (SOAR).

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Published by Asbury Park Press from Apr. 16 to Apr. 18, 2021.

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Carl Zaleski

June 23, 2021

So sorry to hear of the passing of my Sister-in-Law, Ann Marie. I already miss our phone calls every Sunday talking about golf, the weather, and of course, her cats. I remember all of the wonderful visits we had with her and my Brother Ed, whether it was in Columbia, Annapolis, or Oak Island, and finally at her latest home in Wilmington, along with all of the family gatherings we attended back in Glassport. May she rest in peace.

Mike Zaleski

June 22, 2021

Aunt Ann was such a wonderful person. We would love coming to visit her for lunch or the occasional golf outing on our trips to the beach. Her conversations and kindness meant so much to me and my family. Like Uncle Ed, she will sorely be missed, but her memory will always bring us a smile.

Steven Flint

June 6, 2021

When we lost Aunt Ann we lost an interesting and adventurous soul. From the days of her youth, when she worried her family by traveling the whole of Europe on her own, to her more recent adventures on Russian rivers and Eqyptian camels, she always displayed a curiosity for life that was an inspiration for us all. I wish her godspeed on this, her final adventure.

Linda Fisher

June 5, 2021

Aunt Ann was such an inspirational figure and I will be forever grateful for her influence in my life. She was intelligent, thoughtful, generous and refined. As a child, I marveled at the stories and photos she and Uncle Ed shared of their travels overseas. Their daily lives were not extravagant but they appreciated the finer things in life and indulged in luxuries while traveling. After Uncle Ed passed, Aunt Ann fearlessly continued her travels. To name just a few of her solo excursions, she traveled on riverboats through the Amazon and Russia, she visited the pyramids and rode a camel in Egypt and experienced the thrill of an Africa safari. She exemplified a life well lived. May she rest in peace with Uncle Ed.

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Christopher Zalewski

April 25, 2021

Ann Marie was one of the most interesting people I’ve met in my life. Her and her husband Ed were an inspiration - they left an indelible mark on my life with their stories of travel, scuba diving, and aviation. Ann always treated me as an adult, despite my age, and her intelligence/quick wit was exceptional. I always looked up to her and will miss her immensely.

Veronica & Leon Zalewski

April 21, 2021

Ann was a wonderful sister-in-law and my wife Veronica and I will miss her. I will miss the weekly Sunday phone calls. In addition to checking up and reporting on family members, we exchanged news about Ann's latest cat adoption, her golf scores, and our investments. Meeting at family weddings and birthday parties, Ann kept us abreast of her latest adventures with friends. Ann accompanied us to Italy where we attended a cooking school. We all enjoyed the eating and meeting new people and Ann took all her "heavy" scuba equipment in case she would be able to do some diving. Ann was always kind and caring to our two sons and we all looked forward to the many postcards and underwater pictures she and Ed sent from their travels. The visits to the home Ed and Ann built on Oak Island and climbing the Light House will never be forgotten. Ann Marie, we will truly miss you. Rest in Peace.

Brian Zalewski

April 21, 2021

Aunt Ann was a great woman who was caring, thoughtful and extremely intelligent. I remember the engaging conversations with her and loved to hear her travel stories. She will be sorely missed but I am happy she gets to see Uncle Ed again. God Bless.

Sharon Stone

April 20, 2021

Ann Marie and I attended many a concert together - from jazz at the Bellamy Mansion and the Cameron Museum to classical music by the NC Symphony and Chamber Music Wilmington, She was a friend and neighbor and I will miss here sorely.

Neil Bergsman

April 20, 2021

Anne Marie and I were adversaries in the Maryland budget process - she worked for the legislature and I worked for the Governor. She was a persistent and tenacious fighter. She was also very kind and generous human being in her personal life. She was a true professional and a good person. May God bless and comfort all her family and friends.

Connie Brown

April 19, 2021

I am so sorry to hear about Ann Marie’s passing. I will miss carpooling to Trinity Landing events. She was a kind, caring person and will be missed.

Shay Pittillo

April 17, 2021

Ann Marie was a lovely lady and a cherished friend. We spent many an afternoon sharing a glass of wine and talking about books, travel, entertainment and her many interests in life. She was a valued and important part of the Wilmington community.

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