Obituary
Anna Stephanie Mileski of Palm Coast, FL, passed away on February 3, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Ignacy and Anna C. (Becmer) Mileski and is also predeceased by her sister, Phyllis M. Mileski, and Ann’s beloved dog, Idle. Ann grew up in Lyndhurst, NJ and began working with Prudential Insurance Company in Newark, transferring to Boston when the Pru opened their Northeastern Home Office in 1964. She retired as an Assistant Vice President of Sales and Marketing, enjoying a career spanning 38 years and resulting in many lifetime friendships. She lived in Everett and Melrose, MA for many years, then in North Conway, NH after her retirement. Seeking a warmer climate, Ann settled in Palm Coast, Florida and has lived here for the last 19 years.
Ann is survived by her dearest and best friend of 60 years, Lorraine (Marsh) Losanno, her husband John, and their children, Ann’s “kids,” Lorrie (Losanno) Murphy (her goddaughter) and her husband Dan, Ryan Losanno and his wife Maria, and her “grandkids,” Samantha Murphy, and Jordan, Alexandra, & Theodore Losanno.
Ann is also survived by her dear cousin, Barbara (Goworek) Intindola (and her late husband John) and their children, Kim (Intindola) Marich, her husband Robert, and son Ethan; John Intindola (her godson), his wife, Jamie and children Payton, Alex and Luke; and Donna (Intindola) Deville, her husband Kevin and children, Spencer and Alexandria. Ann and Barbara both settled in Palm Coast and watched out for each other along the way.
Ann leaves behind many friends, including Barbara (Marsh) Clark, her husband Steve, and their children, Adam (Tricia) and Patrick (Lauren), and grandchildren who all thought of Ann as “Auntie.” Also, her good friend, Connie (MacFaden) Barnes of Cottontown, TN. Ann loved her frequent gatherings with Prudential friends who settled in Florida and will be greatly missed by them and the many other friends she stayed in touch with or met through the years.
Ann had many titles: Ann, or Annie by her friends, Auntie by her “kids,” Babci by her “grandkids” and Steph or Stephanie by her cousins. She was grateful for all the people in her life and never forgot a birthday or anniversary. She was a lover of cooking, coffee, chocolate, cigarettes, reading, and the beautiful sun. Ann loved spending time with her family and friends; she was thoughtful, loyal, generous, and kind. She always had a story for everything and one-liners that made everyone laugh. Ann valued her relationships and made many friends along the way. If you knew her, you should consider yourself blessed!
A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Baldwin Brothers Funeral Home, 1185 W. Granada Blvd, Unit 11, Ormond Beach FL 32174. Doors open at 10:30 am, Service begins at 11:30am, with luncheon immediately following. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ann’s name to Flagler Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, 300 Dr. Carter BLVD, Bunnell, FL 32110.
Visiting Barbara and Stephanie with Mark and Susan and Samantha and Allison
I am so glad we got to spend time with Stephanie and Barbara just a while back in Florida. We were there for a sad occasion but seeing family and sharing old family stories with the younger generation (and eating Barbara’s great repast) and laughing a lot brightened our spirits.
It is sad to see more of our family pass on. My mom held the mantle of ‘matriarch’ of the family for some years and when she passed that passed to Stephanie. Now Barbara has that designation. I hope she holds that title for many, many more years.