Annette Miceli

Anne Miceli was born on June 13th, 1941 in Felsted, Essex, England. She is the beloved wife of Eugene Miceli. She passed away on February 20th, 2017 at St. Vincent's hospital in Billings, Montana. She was the daughter of the late Nixon and Marjorie Radley-Gardner. She grew up in England, married, and traveled the world with her Air Force husband before settling down in the United States.

She attended Felsted School where she graduated within the English education system. While attending school and working she rode her bicycle to work--fifteen miles each way through all kinds of weather.

Automobiles and the bus system were not really established in England during this time period. Anne's first job was on a farm where she was learning to be a chick hatcher. Later on she transferred to the American Air Base working at the Officers Club. From the Officers Club, she went to work for the sugar beet factory in town.

The town of Braintree was approximately ten miles from the air base. On the weekends, the American servicemen would go in town to dances and bars for entertainment. On one occasion at the bus park area, she met her future husband. Both of them had a date that night and neither date showed up.

After two years of dating, Anne got married and started her family. This was the start for her in becoming a military wife and traveling to the United States and countries overseas.

During the 58 1/2 years Anne's hobbies were ceramics--where she really excelled in winning three 1st place awards in making things, along with painting and becoming an excellent craftswoman.

Anne was a preeminent homemaker and mother of the year for our four children--two boys and two girls (Darren, Bernadette, David, and Theresa). As a skilled and very talented homemaker, she learned to quilt and became an excellent girls softball coach. She received awards for her ceramics and art pieces. She was elected school board member where she was involved in a great many changes to the education system on top of raising four children.

Anne was known for her charming wit and good communications skills. Her command of the English language--spoken and written--was excellent.

While in Japan, Anne organized a girls softball team. That year her team won first place for ages eight through fourteen years. The team traveled to various military installations as competition was strong. Anne had twelve great grandchildren. She was an excellent homemaker who was continually teaching her grandchildren and their parents on many topics that children had to know to succeed. Anne was a keen bowler who really enjoyed the game. Through her social contacts she later became a Catholic and raised her children in the faith. This was one of her highlights in life as she was successful in all aspects of education .

A rosary and vigil service will be held at 5:30pm, Monday, February 27 at Resurrection University Catholic Parish. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, February 28 also at Resurrection University Catholic Parish. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at dahlcares.com.