Anna T. Chiappa

June 22, 1930 - December 6, 2021

Anna T. Chiappa, 91, of Old Bridge, NJ, passed away on December 6, 2021. Anna was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 24, 1930 to Vito Legari and Carmela Skenia. She was raised in Brooklyn and moved to Las Vegas in 1993. In 2002, Anna settled in New Jersey. She worked for Barton's Candy in NY for 23 years before she retired. Anna loved taking vacations to St. John's and Vegas, doing crosswords, and reading books. Her grandchildren were her most important treasures. Anna was affectionately known as "Chief" and had a heart of gold. At 4'10", she was a strong -willed woman. She was Catholic and very giving. Anna would go without, so others would benefit. Anna was predeceased by her mother and father, her loving husband of 51 years, Albino Chiappa, and her brothers, Frank, Pete, Cosi, and Vito. She is survived by her daughters, Maryann Gwisdalla and Theresa Chiappa, as well as her grandchildren, Peter and Edward. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 12, 2021 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm at Old Bridge Funeral Home, 2350 Route 516, Old Bridge, NJ 08857. A Funeral Ceremony will be held on Monday, December 13, 2021 at 11:00 am at Old Bridge Funeral Home. Graveside Burial will follow on Monday, December 13, 2021 at 1:30 pm at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 350 Provinceline Rd., Wrightstown, NJ 08562.