Obituary for Anita Elizabeth Henderson (Trippodi)
Anita Elizabeth Henderson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend left her earthly home for her eternal resting place in heaven on March 17, 2023.
Born on April 9, 1938 in Potsdam, NY to Ellen Elizabeth Murray and Vincent James Trippodi. She spent most of her childhood in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ with her younger siblings Linda, Curtis, and Philip, where she attended Lincoln Elementary School and later Hasbrouck Heights High School.
An incredible beauty she modeled in NYC, worked at American Oil Company, was a successful real estate agent, but her most fulfilling career was teaching.
After graduating with a Masters Degree in Elementary Education from William Paterson College in 1974, she taught 5th grade at Lounsberry Hollow Middle School in Vernon from 1974-1987, and later tutored students of all ages for over a decade.
While extremely active in living out her Catholic faith, she was a dedicated volunteer in her parish, St. Francis de Sales, where she served as a Pre Cana Facilitator, Bible Study Leader, Catechist, RCIA Program Mentor, and a leader in the Diocesan Marriage Enrichment Insights Program.
She married her soul-mate Peter John Henderson on November 29, 1958 and the two created an amazing family that will strive to continue her legacy of grace, faith and love. Ellen Mulvihill and her husband Peter, and their family, Shauna, Kailey, Kingston, Travis, Conor, Callan, and Madeline. Elissa Hearn and her husband Bob, and their family Matthew, Michelle, Hailey, Hudson, Kyle, and Cole. Erin McGourty and her husband Mike and their family Sean, Luke and Emily.
A visitation for Anita will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at St. Francis deSales RC Church, Vernon, NJ from 3-7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 11:00 AM. Burial to follow at Glenwood Cemetery. in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice in Anita's memory would be greatly appreciated. (www.karenannquinlanhospice.org)
Born on April 9, 1938 in Potsdam, NY to Ellen Elizabeth Murray and Vincent James Trippodi. She spent most of her childhood in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ with her younger siblings Linda, Curtis, and Philip, where she attended Lincoln Elementary School and later Hasbrouck Heights High School.
An incredible beauty she modeled in NYC, worked at American Oil Company, was a successful real estate agent, but her most fulfilling career was teaching.
After graduating with a Masters Degree in Elementary Education from William Paterson College in 1974, she taught 5th grade at Lounsberry Hollow Middle School in Vernon from 1974-1987, and later tutored students of all ages for over a decade.
While extremely active in living out her Catholic faith, she was a dedicated volunteer in her parish, St. Francis de Sales, where she served as a Pre Cana Facilitator, Bible Study Leader, Catechist, RCIA Program Mentor, and a leader in the Diocesan Marriage Enrichment Insights Program.
She married her soul-mate Peter John Henderson on November 29, 1958 and the two created an amazing family that will strive to continue her legacy of grace, faith and love. Ellen Mulvihill and her husband Peter, and their family, Shauna, Kailey, Kingston, Travis, Conor, Callan, and Madeline. Elissa Hearn and her husband Bob, and their family Matthew, Michelle, Hailey, Hudson, Kyle, and Cole. Erin McGourty and her husband Mike and their family Sean, Luke and Emily.
A visitation for Anita will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at St. Francis deSales RC Church, Vernon, NJ from 3-7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 11:00 AM. Burial to follow at Glenwood Cemetery. in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice in Anita's memory would be greatly appreciated. (www.karenannquinlanhospice.org)