NBC News’ Steve Kornacki announced that his mother, Anne B. (Ramonas) Kornacki, has died. She was 77.
On Sunday, he shared the news about his mother on Instagram and wrote a touching tribute to her.
The political correspondent uploaded a childhood photo of him sitting on his mother’s lap and drinking from a can of soda. The two smiled broadly for the adorable photo.
“I found this picture and gave it to my mom for her birthday a few years ago,” he began in the caption. “I look at her in the picture and I see love, care, and happiness (and probably a little bit of concern that I might spill the soda). And that’s what I’ve felt from her my entire life.”
He continued: “I lost her on Friday. I’m so glad she got to see so much of my life, even though no amount of time can ever be enough.”
At the end of his post he added: “No offense to anyone, but my mom was the best mom.”
On Tuesday, he shared a screenshot of his mother’s obituary from Casey Funerals on X.
“Anne B. (Ramonas) Kornacki, 1947-2024,” he simply wrote in an X message.
The obituary described Anne B. Kornacki as a native of Waterbury, Connecticut, and a “devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister.”
According to the obituary, Anne B. Kornacki died “unexpectedly” on Friday, September 13, at Midcoast Hospital in Brunswick, Maine, surrounded by her family.
She married Stephan J. Kornacki in 1973 and they were together for over 50 years. The couple welcomed two children, Steve Kornacki and Katie Kornacki, and later opened a bed and breakfast.
“After selling the bed and breakfast, she and Steve moved to Brunswick, ME, where they continued to open their home to friends and family from near and far,” the obituary reads.
“Among family and friends, her hospitality was legendary,” the obituary continued. “A more recent highlight in her life was the birth of her granddaughter three years ago; she embraced grandmotherhood with enthusiasm and found great joy in this role.”
Anne Kornacki is survived by her husband, son, daughter, granddaughter, son-in-law Brian Duffy and her three brothers.
Her funeral service will be held on Friday.
This article was originally published on NBCNews.com
