1926 – 2016

BETHEL — Lee “Lina” Amann passed away peacefully at home in hospice care on Tuesday, Feb. 2, surrounded by her loving children after a brief battle with congestive heart failure.

Lee was born in Newark, N.J., on Sept. 27, 1926, to parents Pasquale and Carolina Orlando D’Alessio. Lee graduated from Barringer High School in 1944, fell in love and married William F. Amann after World War ll in 1946. She began raising a family while working her way through college, and graduated from New Jersey State Teachers College in 1957.

Lee was a natural athlete who excelled in track, field hockey and tennis, a sport she enjoyed through much of her adult life.

Lee was a vibrant, self-reliant and outgoing person who touched the lives of many — from family and friends, to the hundreds of students she educated over a long and rewarding career as a school teacher. Many of her students came from disadvantaged backgrounds, and Lee took a special pride in nurturing and encouraging them to achieve their potential.

When it came to family, Lee was selfless, kind and caring. She was always there when needed, and always with an “anything for you” attitude.

One of her favorite sayings was that the longest journey begins with but a single step … and she was never reluctant to be the first to take that step.

Lee is survived by her three children, Bill (Cindy) Amann, John (Amy) Amann, and Carole (Frank) Del Duca; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; as well as nieces and nephews, who have many fond memories of “Aunt Lee.”

Lee was predeceased by her parents; her sisters, Katherine LePore, Rosemary D’Alessio and Marie Levendusky; and her brother, Sam D’Alessio.

The family wishes to extend its thanks and appreciation to the doctors, nurses, caregivers and all hospice individuals who provided support and care during the past few months, and special thanks to Cousin Linda for her emotional and spiritual support during Lee’s final days.

Online condolences may be shared with her family at www.chandlerfunerals.com.