Anne Marie Bredefeld

Anne Marie (Trapani) Bredefeld of Malibu, formerly of Bedminster, NJ, went peacefully to be with the Lord on December 1, 2025. Anne was born in Brooklyn, NY, on May 5, 1941, to Peter and Mary (Cennamo) Trapani.

Years later, Anne Marie and her family moved to Little Falls, NJ. She spent her youth building everlasting memories with her parents, brother, and extended Trapani family of adored aunts, uncles, and many cousins, learning the importance of community, family, and friendship, which lasted her entire lifetime.

Anne Marie graduated from Little Falls High School and continued her education at William Patterson College in Wayne, NJ, to earn a BA in Education. For 23 years, predominantly at Lakeland Regional High School, she passionately taught countless students.

Anne Marie lived her life as a devoted daughter, wife, mother, niece, sister, aunt, and friend. She is survived by her beloved husband, Mitchell, cherished son, Christian, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces.

Anne Marie carried an unmistakable light that drew people to her. She leaves an eternal legacy of generosity and kindness to everyone with whom she was in contact, and her love for the Lord, which she shared and passed on to so many others.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, William J. Trapani, and many treasured dogs.

Friends are invited to a viewing at 10 am and a funeral service at 11 am on December 13 at the Our Lady of Malibu Catholic Church, 3625 Winter Canyon Rd, Malibu. The burial will be for family members only. At 2:00 pm, all are invited to a celebration of Anne Marie over lunch at Vs Restaurant, 22821 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Best Friends Animal Society: https://bestfriends.org