PLEASE DO NOT SEND FLOWERS. DUE TO BEING IN THE ADVENT SEASON, FLOWERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE CHURCH. 

Anna Marie (Mariniello) Racioppi, of Basking Ridge, NJ, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, surrounded by family, friends, and a tremendous amount of love. Born on March 11, 1945, in Newark, NJ, Anna Marie raised her family in Bernardsville, where she made her home for more than 40 years. Until the very end, she maintained her kindness, grace, compassion, and deep love for family and friends, and she expressed gratitude for her beautiful life, filled with wonderful and memorable experiences.

Thank you for the life I was given, and for the many people who filled it with love, laughter, and purpose.

To my husband, Anthony, thank you for a lifetime of memories.

To my children, Anthony J. Racioppi and Marianne Racioppi Angelillo, thank you for the love you gave so freely and for the pride you brought to my heart every day. You were my greatest accomplishment and my constant source of strength.

To my grandchildren — Michael, Ava, Mia, Anthony, Saverio, and Angelo, thank you for the joy, laughter, and light you brought into my life.

Thank you to my brothers Pasquale, Mose, Joseph, Thomas, and Nick, my sister, Dolores Mariniello and all my cousins. Growing up together in Newark, NJ and spending our summers in Coney Island shaped my life and filled it with memories I will always cherish.

To Domenica Fernicola, my best friend from childhood — thank you for a lifetime of friendship, love, loyalty, and memories I will forever hold close to my heart.

Thank you to all my friends who became family over the years. Your love, support, and companionship made my journey richer and fuller than I could have ever imagined.

Thank you to the town of Bernardsville, NJ, for being such a wonderful place to live and for the friendships and community that enriched my life.

 Thank you to my Court Reporting career, and to all the Court Reporters, Lawyers and especially Ron Cocsia, It was my pleasure to work with you all throughout the years.

Thank you to the Palliative Hospice Care Floor of Morristown Medical Center for the love and care you provided me during my final days.

Anna Marie was a legendary food pusher, so in lieu of flowers, please make all donations to Feeding Hands Pantry of Somerset County (www.feedinghandspantry.org) or Heartworks (www.njheartworks.org/donate/ )

Family and friends are invited to visit on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm St James Church, 184 South Finley Ave Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 11:00 am St James Church, 184 South Finley Ave Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

 Let's celebrate the love we shared and the memories that will always remain. Stay close to one another, be kind, and remember that love is the greatest gift we leave behind.

Thank you for walking with me through this life. I will always be with you in your hearts, your memories, and the love we shared.

 Love You More,

 Anna Marie