Ann C. Dickerson

She was born July 25, 1939, in Glen Cove, NY, the daughter of James A and Anna C. (Germaine) Conway, Jr. She was a 1957 graduate of Glen Cove High School. On November 28, 1964 she married: Robert S. Dickerson, Sr.

Devoted, compassionate and spunky were three of her greatest characteristics. She was a devoted Mom, Grandma and friend to everyone in her family and those she met in her community. Growing up on Long Island, New York, she referred to herself as a “clam-digger” and knew the value of hard work and the need to have a warm and loving home. She loved to cook for her family: some of their favorites were Turkey Tetrazzini and Hawaiian Chicken. She loved that she was part of a large family and was always ready to go and visit relatives. Her compassion came through in the time that she shared with her grandchildren: spending time with them was what made her the happiest, and she always encouraged them, as well as her children that they should dream big and that they could do whatever they wanted to do with their lives. Her “spunk” came through in her love of decorating and in the vivid colors which she surrounded herself with: perhaps it was from her youth in New York or perhaps that she wanted to bring the beauty of nature into her home, either way, she captured as much of it as she could. She also enjoyed doing crossword puzzles.

She is survived by her daughter: Stacey Masters and her husband Scott of Keene, NH, her son: Robert “Bob” S. Dickerson, Jr. and his wife Christine of Hicksville, NY, her daughter-in-law: Jean Badalamenti of South Carolina, six grandchildren: John Badalamenti and wife Brittney, Mark Badalamenti and wife Michele, Catherine Badalamenti, Anna Masters, Sophie Masters and James Dickerson, her brother: John “Jack” Conway and his wife Jackie of Florida, two sisters: Nancy Goodman and her husband Louis of New York and Janis Ceriello and her husband Tony of New York, two sister-in-laws: Sue Conway of New York and Patricia Conway of New York, her brother-in-law: Donald Hewitt of Maine and many nieces, nephews and extended family members. She is predeceased by her son: Salvatore Badalamenti, her sister: Dorothy Hewitt and three brothers’ James Conway III., Michael Conway and Anthony Conway.

A Celebration of her life will be held August 23rd, 2015 and the Sea Cliff United Methodist Church, in Sea Cliff, New York at 1:00.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wardlaw-Hartidge School in Scotch Plains, NJ in honor of Sal Badalamenti. The funds go to the building of an auditorium, a cause near and dear to Sal. Ann wanted nothing more then to see this happen and honor the work and commitment of her son. http://www.whschool.org/page.cfm?p=539&LockSSL=true