Anne C. (Cunningham) Wellein

Anne C. Wellein (nee Cunningham) passed away peacefully on August 25, 2022. She is the beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Wellein Sr. Devoted mother of Marylou Slevenski, Joseph F. Wellein Jr. (Karen), and the late Anne Marie Szewczak (late Alfred). Loving Nanny of Christina Johnston (Thomas), Denise Sparks (Edward), Jennifer Szewczak, Mark Slevenski, and Joseph F. Wellein III, USN. Great Nanny of Billy, Kelsey, Kylie, Evan, Ally, Brynn, Ella. Great Great Nanny to Braedyn and Jameson. Dear sister of William Cunningham (Bernice), Thomas “Tim” Cunningham (Marie), and the late Sr. Catherine “Cass” Cunningham IHM and Marie Dugan. Sadly missed by her dear friend and caretaker Marge Wible, her lifelong friend Barbara Becker, and her nieces and nephews.

Anne/Nanny  was born in Philadelphia and a lifelong resident of Fishtown. She attended St. Annes grade school and a 1956 graduate of John W Hallahan High School, where her daughters, granddaughters & Great granddaughters also followed in her footsteps. 

Anne/Nanny worked at Heclyns Precision gear for 38 years. When she wasnt working she was spending time with her family. She was a tiny woman, but she was a spit fire. 

After Anne/Nanny lost her husband Joe she moved into the Neumann Senior Housing complex on Palmer st in Fishtown. During her 10+ years of living there she made many friends, her apt was the gathering spot and she ran the Birthday sunshine club and the Bingo in the Community room. 

Anne/Nanny was a selfless woman, if Love whether giving or receiving, wouldve kept her here she wouldve outlived us all. Her love for her family was immeasurable. She never missed a Birthday, milestone, event or holiday. She was always the first call you received on your Birthday. If you were sick she was calling you everyday checking on you. She was always so proud of her family and all that they accomplished. Her family takes great pride in saying she was a Nanny, a Great Nanny and a Great Great Nanny. 

A special memory her family will always cherish and keep of her, was her singing “I love you a bushel and a peck”. 

Anne/Nanny will be missed by all, especially her family. 

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing and funeral Wednesday August 31, 2022 from 10-11am in Holy Name of Jesus Church 701 Gaul Street Philadelphia PA 19125. Funeral mass 11:15am. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association 225 N. Michigan Ave. Fl 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or http://act.alz.org

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