1920-2000
Served in leadership roles in many social service organizations. She was a trade-union activist and president of the CIO Women’s League of New Jersey from the mid-1950s through the early 1960s.
In Newark she was chairwoman of Human Services Advisory Council for the Salvation Army. Advisory board member for Isaiah House (E. Orange), United Way and the United Labor Agency. Chairwoman of the Newark Emergency Services for Families Homeless Task Force. Member of the Newark city assistance board. A founding member of the Newark Preschool Council.
Friends said “Newark was her love” and “she had a total commitment”.
Bibliography
“Annette O’Flaherty was mom to many” Star Ledger Feb 17, 2000