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Anne Wasserstrom of Wynnewood, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on August 25, 2024, shortly after celebrating her 90th birthday with family and friends. She was born on August 21st, 1934 in Elmira, New York to the late Antonio and Loretta Tufillaro. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband William Wasserstrom, brother John Tufillaro, and sister-in-law Julia Tufillaro, as well as John and Julia’s children Anthony Tufillaro and James Tufillaro. Anne is survived by her daughter Loran Kundra, son-in-law Kevin Kundra, granddaughters Megan Kundra and Sarah Kundra, nieces Loretta Tufillaro, Theresa McClellan, and Lolly Tufillaro, nephew John Tufillaro, brother-in-law Daniel Wasserstrom, sister-in-law Joan Wasserstrom, and many other nieces and nephews. Anne graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Elmira College and a master’s degree in educational administration from Cornell University. She spent the majority of her career as a disability rights advocate and trainer for the New York State Civil Service Department in Albany, New York, but also worked as an x-ray technician and elementary school teacher earlier in her career. Anne had a curious mind and was a lifelong learner. She had a strong passion for Italian cooking and obtained her culinary arts degree from Schenectady Community College in adulthood. In her later years, she wrote a cookbook full of traditional Italian recipes and stories about growing up Italian-American. She was a devoted Catholic all her life, which led her to earn her certificate to become a chaplain. After she retired and moved to Pennsylvania, Anne worked as a hospice chaplain in Northeast Philadelphia. She was very involved in Our Mother of Good Counsel church, serving on the Social Justice Committee and managing the Baby Bottle Campaign to help young, single mothers. Finally, Anne was a committed volunteer with the Sisters of Mercy Association, the P.E.O. Sisterhood, and the ElderNet Board of Directors. Anne was beloved for her fiercely passionate nature, generous spirit, and intelligence. She was constantly charming everyone around her with her hilarious stories and comments. She enjoyed staying up late with a good mystery, knitting hats and scarves for her family, and entertaining guests in her home. Anne will be dearly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Guests are welcomed for a viewing at Our Mother of Good Counsel church on Saturday, August 31st from 9:30-10:30 a.m., followed by a mass to celebrate Anne’s life. In lieu of flowers, Anne’s family encourages donations to be made to Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. https://sistersofmercy.org/donate/

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Anne Wasserstrom

August 21, 1934 - August 25, 2024