Annette J. Fusco passed away October 9, 2018 at home. She was born April 29, 1932 in the Bronx and was the daughter of the late Sebastiano and Lucy Rischio Bartolone. She attended college in New York City and majored in biology. She would use that education as she became a physician's assistant. In 1956 she relocated with her husband to North Rockland where she spent her time raising her daughter. She would later go back to work at the Volvo Headquarters in New Jersey. After years of retirement she and her husband moved to Troy, NY to be near her family. Annette was a Girl Scout Leader and was active in the community. She loved her time with her family at Lake George and Sanibel Island, Florida. She loved her travels around the world visiting Japan, Greece, Italy, England, France and Turkey. Annette enjoyed painting, receiving the art medal in high school. She will be missed by her Daughter, Nancy (Dean) Castaldo and her granddaughter Lucie. She was predeceased by her brother Joseph Bartolone. Family will receive friends at the French, Gifford, Preiter & Blasl Funeral Home, Chatham, NY on Friday, October 12th. from 10:30am till 12:15. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:30 at St. James Church.