DAVIET – Ann M. (nee Prestianni), 81, of Westwood, NJ, on Thursday, July 12, 2018. Predeceased by her beloved husband, William. Devoted mother of William C. Daviet and his wife Lynne, John P. Daviet and his wife Laureen, Patricia A. Daviet, and Jennifer A. Ulman (nee Daviet). Loving Nana to Randy Scott, Jr., Kayla Daviet, Jacqui Daviet-Harbaugh and her husband Drake, and Jason Daviet. Dear sister of Clara Wisnewski and Joseph Prestianni. Predeceased by her sisters Maria, Angelina, and Etta.
A lifelong resident of Bergen County, NJ, Ann graduated from Montclair State College and taught English at Ridgefield Park High School between 1959-1965. She then worked in retail sales at Stern’s department store in the book department from 1980-1992. Upon retirement, she became the caregiver of several wonderful children, including Elise and Eddy Riker who were especially dear to her. Ann loved reading, painting, writing, opera, musicals, sewing, and spending time with her family and friends.
The family will receive their friends at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ on Wednesday,, July 18, 2018, 5-9 p.m. with a memorial service at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to Tomorrows Children’s Fund (http://www.tcfkid.org), St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital (https://www.stjude.org/), and random acts of kindness towards strangers in honor of Ann’s generous spirit would be appreciated.
