Anne Rybicki

October 23, 1954 - October 8, 2019

We celebrate the life of Anne Carolyn Rybicki, 64, who passed away on October 8, 2019, in Westchester, NY. A native of Staten Island, Anne attended Notre Dame Academy and Rutgers University, after which she received a Ph.D. in biochemistry from Drexel University. Following post-doctoral fellowships at the University of Chicago and Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute, Anne joined the faculty of Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Division of Hematology, where she conducted research on blood cell diseases, including sickle cell anemia. After retiring from Einstein, Anne went on to become an Adjunct Professor at Mercy College and Westchester Community College where she taught courses including biochemistry and anatomy and physiology. In addition to Anne’s scientific and academic achievements she was also a loving wife to her husband Robert Schwartz, and a devoted mother to Laura Cody Schwartz, who will love her for the rest of their lives, and hold her close inside their hearts until the end of time. Anne also leaves behind three devoted brothers, Thomas, William and Stanley Rybicki, loving mother-in-law Tillie Schwartz and loving brother-in-law William Schwartz, and many loving nieces and nephews. Anne’s life, which ended abruptly and tragically, was symbolic of her glass always full character, letting the light shine through her to the those she loved and who loved her. Never one for seeking attention, Anne instead was the person holding the camera, being the caregiver, providing comfort and support and filling the room with happiness. Despite being blessed with natural beauty, Anne was most interested in sharing her internal beauty, spirituality and endless capacity to love. Anne had an unending curiosity, was an avid reader and never tired of learning. The world has lost an earthly angel. Those who were fortunate enough to have known and loved Anne wish her a speedy and safe passage to eternal joy. In lieu of flowers, Please make donations to: Rescue Right-https://www.rescueright.org 402 Old Post Road Bedford, NY 10506 Founded in 2000, Rescue Right/Community Cats rescues kitten and tame adult cats from the streets and puts them into foster care until permanent homes are found. All cats are given any necessary veterinary care, are spayed/neutered, vaccinated and loved until they are adopted by a new family. They are Northern Westchester’s number 1 cat rescue organization. Last year they found over 350 kittens and adult cats new homes. To donate: You can send a check to the address above. Please send a note with your check that includes your address and the words… In Memory of Anne Rybicki If you choose to donate online, after you make your donation, please use the Contact Us box and tell Penelope your address and that it’s In Memory of Anne Rybicki. All donators will receive a letter from Penelope to acknowledge the donation.