Sister Ann Louise DeGennaro, OP died on March 31, 2020 in Siena Hall, Dominican Convent, Sparkill, NY. She was 102 years old.
Born in Brooklyn, NY on August 9, 1917, Madeline was the daughter of Louis and Anna Lanzaro DeGennaro. She entered the Dominican Congregation of Our Lady of the Rosary in Sparkill on July 16, 1939 and received the name Sister Ann Louise. She professed her first vows in 1941 and her final vows in 1946.
Sister Ann Louise received her BS in Education from St. John’s University, Queens, NY, in 1955; Day Care studies at City College, New York, NY 1976.
Sister Ann Louise ministered at the following places: St. Mary School, Fulton, NY (1941-1942 as teacher, 1969-1970 as Principal); St. Ignatius Day Nursery, NYC (1942-1944 and 1970-1980) as Director and Administrator; St. Paul School, Norwich, NY (1944-1946); Cardinal McCloskey Home & School (1946-1948); St. Teresa School, Woodside, NY (1948-1967); St. Theresa School, Bronx, NY (1967-1969).
From 1980-1988, Sister Ann Louise was a staff member at Siena Hall, Dominican Convent. She continued in volunteer service in Dominican Convent until 2011.
Sister Ann Louise is predeceased by her parents Louis and Anna Lanzaro DeGennaro and her brothers Pat, Frank and Louis.
Sister Ann Louise made a difference in the lives of countless young people in her ministry of education and childcare. She was committed to the mission of the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill for more than 80 years, proclaiming the Word of God through ministry for justice. May she be welcomed into the fullness of God’s presence—well done, good and faithful servant!