Annette Stanton
Annette Stanton
Annette Carmella Inneo Stanton, lovingly known as Nettie, passed away on May 29, 2026. Born on March 4, 1943, in Kenmore, NY, she devoted her life to music, education and the belief that every child deserves the chance to discover their own creative voice. She was preceded in death by her father, Generoso, and mother, Antionette Inneo.
A gifted and versatile musician, Nettie was a graduate of the Eastman School of Music where she earned her graduate degree in music education and performance. Annette played French horn professionally with the brass quintet Eastside Brass, sharing her artistry with audiences throughout the region. She also loved playing the piano and the harp, finding joy in both quiet moments of music-making and in performance. Her voice was another instrument she offered generously, singing in various church choirs in Irondequoit and Webster, New York, where her musicianship and spirit enriched worship and community life.
For 30 years, Nettie served as a passionate music educator, sharing her love of the arts with generations of students. She worked for a time in Webster central schools, where she and her husband, Harry, poured their hearts into creating memorable musical productions. Together, they brought classics such as Carousel, Guys and Dolls, and Oklahoma! to life—productions that became cherished traditions for students, families and the wider community.
Nettie concluded her teaching career in the East Irondequoit schools, where she developed and maintained a myriad of student musical groups. Her leadership, creativity and dedication helped shape vibrant ensembles that gave students the confidence to perform, collaborate and discover their own musical identities.
She championed public schools and worked tirelessly to expand access to music education in underfunded communities. Her dedication shaped young musicians, strengthened school programs and inspired colleagues who admired her unwavering commitment to the arts.
She is survived by her husband, Harry; her two children, Paul Stanton(Holly), and Victoria Stanton Peck(Garrette); her beloved grandson, Garrette Walton Peck V, who proudly carries forward her love of music; and her brother, Gene Inneo. Her family, students and community will remember her as a source of encouragement, humor and boundless intensity.
Her legacy lives on in every student she taught, every melody she nurtured and every life she touched with her belief in the transformative power of music.
She will be remembered with gratitude, love and song.
Annette Carmella Inneo Stanton, lovingly known as Nettie, passed away on May 29, 2026. Born on March 4, 1943, in Kenmore, NY, she devoted her life to music, education and the belief that every child deserves the chance to discover their own creative voice. She was preceded in death by her father, Generoso, and mother, Antionette Inneo.
A gifted and versatile musician, Nettie was a graduate of the Eastman School of Music where she earned her graduate degree in music education and performance. Annette played French horn professionally with the brass quintet Eastside Brass, sharing her artistry with audiences throughout the region. She also loved playing the piano and the harp, finding joy in both quiet moments of music-making and in performance. Her voice was another instrument she offered generously, singing in various church choirs in Irondequoit and Webster, New York, where her musicianship and spirit enriched worship and community life.
For 30 years, Nettie served as a passionate music educator, sharing her love of the arts with generations of students. She worked for a time in Webster central schools, where she and her husband, Harry, poured their hearts into creating memorable musical productions. Together, they brought classics such as Carousel, Guys and Dolls, and Oklahoma! to life—productions that became cherished traditions for students, families and the wider community.
Nettie concluded her teaching career in the East Irondequoit schools, where she developed and maintained a myriad of student musical groups. Her leadership, creativity and dedication helped shape vibrant ensembles that gave students the confidence to perform, collaborate and discover their own musical identities.
She championed public schools and worked tirelessly to expand access to music education in underfunded communities. Her dedication shaped young musicians, strengthened school programs and inspired colleagues who admired her unwavering commitment to the arts.
She is survived by her husband, Harry; her two children, Paul Stanton(Holly), and Victoria Stanton Peck(Garrette); her beloved grandson, Garrette Walton Peck V, who proudly carries forward her love of music; and her brother, Gene Inneo. Her family, students and community will remember her as a source of encouragement, humor and boundless intensity.
Her legacy lives on in every student she taught, every melody she nurtured and every life she touched with her belief in the transformative power of music.
She will be remembered with gratitude, love and song.