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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Anne Nunno, 63 years old, born on January 22, 1953, and passed away on September 4, 2016. We will remember her forever.

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Cristie Krauss
January 22, 2020
January 22, 2020
Beautiful Peeper,
I'm thinking of you, particularly today, on your birthday. So often I want to share memories or present day nonsense with you, knowing we'd be belly laughing before long. You can continue to be proud of your handsome Lex. He has all of the values you'd delight in--and thank goodness, he's a democrat!!  Happy Birthday, precious friend! Love and miss you. 
Ivette Esserman
December 26, 2019
December 26, 2019
Dear Lex,
I think of you often especially on Holidays. I hope you are doing great. I know your parents guard and bless you from another place. I have such fond memories of mom 
Hugs,
Ivette Esserman
Christine’s mom
Meg Ash
January 22, 2019
January 22, 2019
Thinking of you today, dear Anne, and remembering your beautiful light!
Cristie Krauss
September 4, 2018
September 4, 2018
Dear Lex,
I don't think a day goes by when I don't think of "Peeper". She was such a light in my life - so fun, generous and of course brilliant. My memories of fill me with joy...as I hope yours do. Love and hugs, always...Peeper
Meg Ash
December 29, 2016
December 29, 2016
Dear Lex,
I feel at a loss for words to adequately express how much I treasured your mother's friendship. I shall miss her incredible light, her amazing infectious laugh, and the depth of her appreciation of all of life.  She and I were dear friends at University of Michigan in the clinical psychology program. No matter how much work we had, your mom always made time for fun. In the middle of studying for finals, she instigated a quick run to the specialty cooking store in town that had a flash sale on cappuccino machines we'd all been eyeing.We did all the rest of our studying over delicious cups of foamy coffee! I love your Mom's incredible spirit! She was a true lover of life. And you, her beloved son, were at the top of the heap of all Anne so dearly loved.
Love,
Meg
Connie Varnhagen
December 24, 2016
December 24, 2016
Dear Lex:

Your Mom and I spent every holiday together, causing trouble (the great pretzel sit-in of the early 1960s), reading Walter Farley (why I always want to call you Alec for the protagonist since Anne was going to name you after him), late nights planning and telling secrets under blankets, and sharing a love of all creatures great and small.

Best wishes for a wonderful life.

"Nonsense" Connie Kendall Varnhagen
Gloria Jarvis
November 4, 2016
November 4, 2016
Lex, Your mom and I were classmates at Mary Institute. She was such a vibrant young lady. A beautiful girl inside and out. When we were very small, my grandmother would take us to the art museum together. As I recall, we looked forward to our visit to the gift shop. She had such a kind personality even as a child. I lost my mom when I was really young and suffered with childhood depression. Anne sensed my grief when we were in the second grade. Children can be so cruel and you mom was always so sweet and compassionate. We spoke briefly a few years ago and we promised to keep up. I regret we didn't follow up. Your mom will always be with you in your heart. Every time you think of her she is with you.
Kathleen McGovern
October 10, 2016
October 10, 2016
Dear Lex

I may be the only who can say I remember your Mom from the day
she was born when her proud father Bud called to tell the
Rochester relatives the happy news about Anne Heyliger's birth
and then I remember meeting my Baby Cousin 6 months later.
After that we shared so many times. Anne was a beautiful, smart
woman who loved Hawai'i, England, reading, Downton Abbey - the
list could go on and on- but most importantly she loved you so
very much. She will definitely be missed by so many people.

Love,
   Cousin Kathy
Wendy Echols
September 27, 2016
September 27, 2016
Hi Lex, I'm another classmate of your Mom's. I met your Mom back in Nursery school/PreK =-dark ages. Your Mom was funny,witty,creative,
beautiful and smart-all those traits have been passed to you!
Enjoy life's journey knowing your great parents are watching their beloved son make his own way. I know you'll be great-you had amazing teachers! I wish you the best of everything
Ann Aschauer
September 15, 2016
September 15, 2016
Lex, I am another of your mom's classmates that has not had the privilege of meeting you. Your mother and I were inseparable friends the first few years I was at Mary Institute.We were always together every moment of recess and lunch hour, thinking up new and original things to do that wouldn't get us into TOO much trouble...  
  We went to Camp Zoe in the Ozarks and could usually be found during "free time" sitting by the lake telling each other "funny stories" we would make up as we went. Her laugh always brightened my day, whether face to face or during one of our marathon telephone talks, and our storytelling no doubt had a part in encouraging me to pursue more serious writing later on. It has been many years since I last saw your mom, but she holds a special place in my heart.
  I just want to let you know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I know your mom was so proud of you. May you always be surrounded by good friends who will carry on her legacy of laughter and love.
Laurie Miller
September 14, 2016
September 14, 2016
Dear Lex, While we've never met and it's been years since I saw your mom, I wanted you to know that I'm thinking of you. Anne and I were classmates for 9 years and she was always a kind, beautiful, bright, talented and curious girl. I smile as I look through the photos which your "Aunt Peeper" attached in her tribute. Anne's spirit is truly captured! I hope knowing that there are others reflecting on their times with your mom brings a little comfort as you adjust to life without her. I am keeping you and your Nunno family in my thoughts.
Cristie Krauss
September 12, 2016
September 12, 2016
Lex, your mom was so incredibly proud of you. She and your beloved dad gave you everything you need to forge ahead and continue on your wonderful path. Your brilliant, hilarious, empathic and beautiful mom raised a remarkable young man. All my love, Aunt Peeper.

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Cristie Krauss
January 22, 2020
January 22, 2020
Beautiful Peeper,
I'm thinking of you, particularly today, on your birthday. So often I want to share memories or present day nonsense with you, knowing we'd be belly laughing before long. You can continue to be proud of your handsome Lex. He has all of the values you'd delight in--and thank goodness, he's a democrat!!  Happy Birthday, precious friend! Love and miss you. 
Ivette Esserman
December 26, 2019
December 26, 2019
Dear Lex,
I think of you often especially on Holidays. I hope you are doing great. I know your parents guard and bless you from another place. I have such fond memories of mom 
Hugs,
Ivette Esserman
Christine’s mom
Meg Ash
January 22, 2019
January 22, 2019
Thinking of you today, dear Anne, and remembering your beautiful light!
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Anne and Lex with Uncle Ollie circa 2000. Photo courtesy of Kathy McGovern.
from left to right: Anne, Ruth, Kathy, Betty. Photo courtesy of Kathy McGovern.
Anne, Christmas 1960. Photo courtesy of Kathy McGovern.
Anne on the left with cousin Kathy and great grandmother Nannie. Christmas 1957. Photo courtesy of Kathy McGovern.
Cousin Kathy and Anne, Christmas 1960. Photo courtesy of Kathy McGovern.
Anne and cousin Betsy, 1956. Photo courtesy of Kathy McGovern.
Anne with her new petticoat, apron, and miniature kitchen. Photo courtesy of Kathy McGovern.
Anne in a snowsuit! Photo courtesy of Kathy McGovern.
Anne & Lex--HRS Lower School
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Some content from her last letter to me

November 2, 2016
by James Buden

I corresponded my entire adult life with Anne, who was a passionate writer. In July, in her last letter to me, she laid out some thoughts for the next class reunion at Pomona College, a place she loved dearly, where she will be remembered:

 

 

Interview Questions: Our Class Reunion!!!

 

Who, what, when, why, dreams past, vision of your future.

Where are those dreams today?

  Apply above to husband/kids if you like.

How do you work in time for you?

What is your way to reflect & catch up to yourself?

 

Something that still makes you chuckle and laugh out loud from home life?

  From work life?

  From School?

Most flattering happy color for you, to cheer you up and keep you on track when falling off track?

Wisdom - resolution to pass on to kids?

Joy is_______________? 

Melt-in-your-mouth restaurant treat? 

Home cooked_____________? 

If I were the Queen, how would I change my relationship to the people?

If I were the President?

If I were a sports star?

 

Am crying while I miss her letters!

James Budenholzer, Pomona Class of 1975

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