Clifton Park, NY - On Sunday, October 4, 2020, Annamarie Cammarata, loving mother, Nonna, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away at the age of 65. She was born to Nina and John Cammarata in Glen Cove, New York. She grew up in Syosset, New York before moving to Hong Kong, China where she graduated high school at Hong Kong International School. She then returned to the States where she received a B.A. in Comparative French and Italian Literature from Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA.

She lived in Monmouth County, New Jersey for thirty years where she raised her daughter. For many years Annamarie worked in the Little Silver school district in NJ as a substitute teacher. After her daughter, Sara, graduated from college in 2009, Annamarie decided to move to upstate NY to be closer. From 2014 to present, Annamarie worked for the NY DOH where she worked hard, made many friends, and of course, planned all of the holiday parties and office events. Anyone who knew her knew that she had the best sense of humor and the most beautiful smile.

Annamarie was a dedicated mother and grandmother first and foremost. She cherished her daughter, Sara Francesca. They were best friends and had a bond like no other. In recent years, Annamarie especially loved her role as Nonna. Her best times were spent with her two grandchildren, Maggie and Jack. They lit up her world, and she spent every moment that she could with them. They were often found decorating cookies, playing Guess Who, painting arts and crafts, and giggling together. Nonna was always sneaking in kisses too.

She loved to travel. One of the most special trips that she took was returning to Hong Kong with her daughter in 2007. She was able to revisit her past and share the experience with her daughter who had been studying in China while in college. It was the trip of a lifetime.

Annamarie loved to cook and entertain friends and family. Her door was always open and her table was always long enough. Good food, drinks, family, and friends made her the happiest.

Annamarie was preceded in death by her parents, Nina and John Cammarata and her brother, John Cammarata. Annamarie is survived by her daughter, Sara Leclaire, her son-in-law, Christopher Leclaire, her grandchildren, Margaret Grace and John Christopher, her nephews, John and Joseph Cammarata, her niece, Gina Cammarata, her sister-in-law, Diane Cammarata, and her cousins, Lisa and Paul Sicari.

A private celebration of life service will be held for family and close friends.

Arrangements are under the direction of William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff, Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com .