Obituary of Antoinette Johnson

Antoinette “Ann” Johnson, 91, of Vineland passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at her sons home under the care of her family. She was born in Bridgeton to the late Romeo Lattanzi and Viola Annacone Lattanzi and grew up in Dividing Creek. She had been a resident of Vineland since 2006 and prior to that had lived in Upper Deerfield Twp. Ann worked as a banker for over 50 years prior to her retirement. She had also managed the bookstore for Seabrook House for over 15 years. She was a member of the Parish of the Holy Cross in Bridgeton for over 70 years. Ann served the church as an organist at both Immaculate Conception Church and St. Anthony's Church for many years. Ann's passion was classical piano. She had been playing and studying music since she was a young girl. In High School, she was on WSNJ with her friend Hope Felmey, who she accompanied Hope singing on Saturday mornings. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren who always referred to her as "Mom Mom Dolly". She was an avid reader. She is survived by; her sons, Michael Johnson Sr. (Marion) of Newfield and Eugene Johnson of Vineland; her brother, Anthony Lattanzi; her grandsons, Michael Johnson Jr., Anthony Johnson, and Thomas Johnson; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews who affectionately called her “Aunty Et” She was preceded in death by; her husband, Theodore “Ted” Johnson Sr.; her son, Theodore “Teddy” Johnson Jr.; and her siblings, Marie Falciani, Carolyn Del Rossi, and Eugene Lattanzi. A graveside committal service will be held at 11AM on Monday, March 18th at the Holy Cross Cemetery, 621 Dock St., Millville, NJ, 08332. Written condolences can be sent to the family through the funeral home’s website, www.padgettfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ann's name can be made to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, Egg Harbor Twp. branch, https://cfbnj.org/give-funds/.