Margaret J. Annarino

Born in Cortland, NY, on March 7, 1943, she was the daughter of Robert and Alta (Park) Moore.

Margaret graduated from DeRuyter High School and went on to receive her nursing degree from Millard Fillmore School of Nursing in Buffalo. She worked as a registered nurse for Millard Fillmore Hospital in Buffalo, later working as a registered nurse for the former Gowanda Psychiatric Center. After the Psych Center closed, she worked as a registered nurse for the Collins Correctional Facility. She retired from Collins in 1999 after 30 years of combined state employment. Not ready to retire, Marge worked for Dr. Occhino as a receptionist/nurse.

Survivors include her son, Robert M. (Cristy Cullop) Annarino of Gowanda, grandchildren Robert C, Molly, Angel and Daniel Annarino. Marge shared her life with Mark Badurek of Perrysburg for 42 years, she is also survived by a brother James (Helen) Moore of Norwich, NY along with nieces and nephews.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents and by her son Richard Annarino, Richard passed Sept. 22, 2022

Marge enjoyed quilting, canning, and gardening. She also volunteered a great deal. Margaret was instrumental in getting Love Inc. of Gowanda opened. Her determination and tireless acts helped get the facility to go from a dream to reality. She delivered meals to shut-ins through Gowanda’s Meals on Wheels program and donated regularly to various animal shelters and humane societies.

Friends may call on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, from 2-7 pm at the Schindler Funeral Home, 44 Center St., Gowanda. Marge’s funeral will take place at the funeral home on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, at 11 am. Interment will be on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, at 2 pm in Truxton, NY.

If desired, memorials may be made to Love INC, 15 West Main St., Gowanda, NY 14070, or to the Ten Lives Club, 3741 Lake Shore Rd., Blasdell, NY 14219.