Anne Elizabeth Wissley

Anne Elizabeth (Zodos) Wissley, 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at her home in the company of her family. She was the wife of the late Zolton Rudolph Wissley who passed away on April 19, 1980. Anne was born in Watervliet, NY on July 28, 1918 the beloved daughter of the late Martin & Laura (Novak) Zodos. Annie and her husband, Rudy, had met at the Hungarian Hall in Mt. Pleasant and later married on September 14, 1940. They resided and raised their family in Rotterdam, NY. After living in Fairfax, VA for two years, they were excited in relocating to Portland, where Rudy worked with General Electric. Annie was a loving mother and devoted wife with a gentle soft-spoken demeanor. Her wonderful family traditions were carried out through love and perseverance. Annie thoroughly enjoyed life: music, gardening, animals and beautiful sunsets. She saturated herself with the simple pleasures of life. An avid Celtics fan, Annie continued to support them, even in their lean years. She is survived by her two daughters, Sharon Purzycki and her husband, Mathew of Schenectady, NY; and Christine Wissley of Portland, ME and her two sons, Rudolph Wissley of Porter, ME and Brian Wissley and his wife, Carolyn of Cape Elizabeth, ME. She also leaves seven grandchildren, Debbie, Karen, Tom, Jenn, Rudy, Brian and Michelle; as well as five great grandchildren, Jordan, Ricky, Danielle, Samantha and Rudy. Annie also leaves her beloved sister, Helen Perry of Lewiston, MT and nieces Ardith, Cheryl and Jan. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Friday, May 8, 2009 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford Street, Portland. Funeral prayers will be recited on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 10:15 a.m. at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church, 492 Ocean Ave., Portland. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Portland. Memorial contributions in Anne's memory can be made to The Cleo Fund, 346 Danforth Street, Portland, ME 04102 or VNA Home Health & Hospice, 50 Foden Road, South Portland, ME 04106. You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Wissley family by visiting Annie's guest book at www.mem.com.