Annie Terminelli

Annie "Laurie" Terminelli, aged 83, of Boca Raton, FL, and previously of Washington, NJ, left this world unexpectedly on October 3, 2023, while exploring the wonders of Egypt on a Holy Land tour.

Born on July 6, 1940, in McBee, South Carolina, Laurie was the cherished daughter of the late Payton Alexander Gainey and Janie Elizabeth Cain Gainey. She achieved her high school diploma from Miami Jackson High School, graduating with the Class of 1958. Her remarkable journey through life led her to serve as a nurse at Heath Village Nursing Home until her retirement in 2002. Before that, she served as a supervisor at the Washington DMV and was a secretary at DeVoe Funeral Home in Washington, NJ.

Laurie's passion for volunteer work radiated brightly as she actively contributed to her community and church. She was deeply involved with Saint Joan of Arc in Boca Raton, FL, particularly in their care ministry. Laurie was a traveler at heart, a true adventurer, and she cherished the moments spent with her family, friends, and her beloved Yorkie, Lily.

Left to treasure her memory are her children: Lewie Swindle, Laurie Ann O'Leary and her husband Robert, Mona Swindle, Michael Terminelli and his wife Traci, and Elizabeth "Beth" DiSalvo and her husband Frank. Laurie also leaves behind a legacy of 11 grandchildren: Lewie Swindle, Alexander O'Leary, Ryan O'Leary, Annie O'Leary, Payton O'Leary, Crystal Shana, LaurieAnn Davis, Gianna Frankenstein, Anthony Terminelli, Francis "Frankie" DiSalvo, and Anthony "Tony" DiSalvo. She is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Laurie is predeceased by her beloved husband, Anthony J. Terminelli, her infant daughter, Bernadette Terminelli, her sister, Macy Risner, and her brothers, William "Bud" Gainey, Charles "Chuck" Gainey, and Lewis "Lew" Gainey.

Annie "Laurie" Terminelli's enduring spirit and unwavering dedication to her loved ones, her community, and her faith will forever be remembered and celebrated. Her vibrant presence will be dearly missed by all those who had the privilege of sharing in her remarkable life.

Family and friends may pay their respects on Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Warren Hills Memorial Home. A mass a Christian burial will take place on Friday, October 20, 2023 at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 200 Carlton Ave, Washington, NJ 07882. Interment will immediately follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Washington, NJ.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Warren Hills Memorial Home, 234 West Washington Ave., Washington, NJ 07882. To send an online condolence please visit www.warrenhillsmemorialhome.com.