Ann M. Dessicino

Dessicino, Ann M., 86, of Atlantic City, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017. Born in Atlantic City, she was a lifelong resident. Ann was a waitress for Zaberer’s in Egg Harbor Twp. before her retirement. She enjoyed swimming and teaching all the local children how to swim and safety with swimming. She also enjoyed being a babysitter to many children in her neighborhood. She enjoyed gardening and walking through the wildlife refuge, identifying the various birds she might see.

She is predeceased by her first and second husband, John Robert Peacock and Robert Joseph Dessicino. She is survived by her children, John Robert (Barbara) Peacock, Michael E. (Anne) Peacock, Patrick R. (Joan) Peacock, Diane M. Peacock, Lori A. (Jeffrey) Norton and Robert J. (Shelly) Dessicino; her brother, Richard Johnston; and her grandchildren, Jonathan, Michael (Diane), Shawn, Zach, Morgan, Nick, Matt, Ty, Kyle, Colton, Lucas, Chase and Blake.

A memorial gathering will be 5PM to 7PM, Monday June 5, 2017 at Parsels Funeral Home, 324 New Jersey Ave., Absecon. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011. For online condolences, please visit www.parselsfh.com.