Joey and Jennifer, thinking about you guys and Mary as the one year anniversary of her passing approaches. Thinking of her as Heavens favorite poker dealer brings a smile to my face. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Love Heen and Mike.
Joe, Jennifer, and Tony:
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with You .as you say goodbye to your mom.
But know Jennifer’s words ring TRUE..your mom is happy and “pain free” in her new eternal home.
…”God saw your mom getting tired and a cure was not to be.
So He put His arms around her and whispered “Come to Me.”
Love,
Dennis & Jo Anne
Roy B Scott purchased flowers (Gracious Lavender Basket)
Your mother will always be with you in your heart.Mary is home now,probably putting together a poker game with old friends. Thinking of of you and your family in this time of grief… Roy & Sabrena
Joe, Jennifer, and Tony: you are all in my prayers and masses this week and weekend. Mary will be remembered in our General Intercessions here at St. Vincent’s. Our faith gives us the comfort of the hope we have in the Resurrection and the life that she shares with God, but the sadness comes from the love with which you have all been loved as is so evident from the way she lived her life. I pray that the hope we have from faith will help to mellow the sadness that comes from love. My heart goes out to you. God Bless.
Our mother Mary lived a long life, but it was not an easy one. She grew up during the depression as one of six children. Food and money were scarce. She saw the devastation that the tragic death of her 10-year old baby brother brought to the entire family. She married at a young age, but found herself bringing up her son, Joey, as a single mother.
Mary later re-married and had two children, Jennifer and Tony. Money was tight in those early days. Mary worked the night shift at Kodak, so that she could be home with her children during the day. Once her children were grown, she worked for the Rochester School District in the Central Kitchen, where she eventually retired.
Mary was a widow for over 30 years. She kept herself busy playing cards, betting the horses on occasion, crocheting afghans, baby blankets and scarves, and was a consummate organizer and perfectionist. Up until this past August, even at the age of 98, she was still keeping her own checkbook. Doctors and Nurses were amazed at her memory and attention to detail while she was at Hildebrandt Hospice and St. John’s Nursing Home. Prior to entering hospice, she resided at Grande’Vie Assisted Living where the residents receive assistance with making their beds and doing their laundry. However, Mary preferred to wash her own clothes and make her own bed because she never felt the aids did these tasks as good as she could do them, even at the ripe old age of 98!
Mary’s faith has never waivered throughout her illness. She continued to say the Rosary daily until she could no longer concentrate with all the medications she was taking. However, she continued to wear the Holy Rosary around her neck. The significance of the Rosary and what it represented gave her comfort. During her last few weeks, Mary was very restless and anxious. The Doctors changed her pain medications often, but she found very little relief. One day her daughter, Jennifer, asked her mother if she would like to be blessed with some holy water, and Mary nodded “yes”. As soon as the holy water touched her skin, she would calm down immediately. Seeing how the holy water made a difference in Mary’s demeanor, her daughter would often bless her with holy water when Mary seemed anxious, and it always helped to relax her.
One day when Mary was experiencing a lot of discomfort and had difficulty talking and breathing, she kept repeating: “call…call”. Her daughter asked Mary who she would like to call, and she responded: “God…God call me home”. Mary was not afraid to die. She often said she was ready. Mary was looking forward to going to Heaven to be reunited with her family. She is the last of the six siblings to depart this earth. While we grieve for our mother, it gives us comfort to know that she is happy and “pain free” in her new eternal home.
Dear Joe & Family, Although we never met your Mom it was as if we had known her from all the wonderful anecdotes Joe would share with us from his frequent visits and daily phone calls with her. That she was a good and loving Mom there is no doubt, surely she now walks with the Lord and basks in His Glory. May she rest in peace.
Joey and Jennifer, thinking about you guys and Mary as the one year anniversary of her passing approaches. Thinking of her as Heavens favorite poker dealer brings a smile to my face. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Love Heen and Mike.
Joe, Jennifer, and Tony:
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with You .as you say goodbye to your mom.
But know Jennifer’s words ring TRUE..your mom is happy and “pain free” in her new eternal home.
…”God saw your mom getting tired and a cure was not to be.
So He put His arms around her and whispered “Come to Me.”
Love,
Dennis & Jo Anne
You will be in our thoughts and prayers
Harry Sargsyan purchased flowers (Care and Compassion Spray)
In loving memory. From Harry and Liana Sargsyan
Your soul will rest in peace
Roy B Scott purchased flowers (Gracious Lavender Basket)
Your mother will always be with you in your heart.Mary is home now,probably putting together a poker game with old friends. Thinking of of you and your family in this time of grief… Roy & Sabrena
Joe, Jennifer, and Tony: you are all in my prayers and masses this week and weekend. Mary will be remembered in our General Intercessions here at St. Vincent’s. Our faith gives us the comfort of the hope we have in the Resurrection and the life that she shares with God, but the sadness comes from the love with which you have all been loved as is so evident from the way she lived her life. I pray that the hope we have from faith will help to mellow the sadness that comes from love. My heart goes out to you. God Bless.
Our mother Mary lived a long life, but it was not an easy one. She grew up during the depression as one of six children. Food and money were scarce. She saw the devastation that the tragic death of her 10-year old baby brother brought to the entire family. She married at a young age, but found herself bringing up her son, Joey, as a single mother.
Mary later re-married and had two children, Jennifer and Tony. Money was tight in those early days. Mary worked the night shift at Kodak, so that she could be home with her children during the day. Once her children were grown, she worked for the Rochester School District in the Central Kitchen, where she eventually retired.
Mary was a widow for over 30 years. She kept herself busy playing cards, betting the horses on occasion, crocheting afghans, baby blankets and scarves, and was a consummate organizer and perfectionist. Up until this past August, even at the age of 98, she was still keeping her own checkbook. Doctors and Nurses were amazed at her memory and attention to detail while she was at Hildebrandt Hospice and St. John’s Nursing Home. Prior to entering hospice, she resided at Grande’Vie Assisted Living where the residents receive assistance with making their beds and doing their laundry. However, Mary preferred to wash her own clothes and make her own bed because she never felt the aids did these tasks as good as she could do them, even at the ripe old age of 98!
Mary’s faith has never waivered throughout her illness. She continued to say the Rosary daily until she could no longer concentrate with all the medications she was taking. However, she continued to wear the Holy Rosary around her neck. The significance of the Rosary and what it represented gave her comfort. During her last few weeks, Mary was very restless and anxious. The Doctors changed her pain medications often, but she found very little relief. One day her daughter, Jennifer, asked her mother if she would like to be blessed with some holy water, and Mary nodded “yes”. As soon as the holy water touched her skin, she would calm down immediately. Seeing how the holy water made a difference in Mary’s demeanor, her daughter would often bless her with holy water when Mary seemed anxious, and it always helped to relax her.
One day when Mary was experiencing a lot of discomfort and had difficulty talking and breathing, she kept repeating: “call…call”. Her daughter asked Mary who she would like to call, and she responded: “God…God call me home”. Mary was not afraid to die. She often said she was ready. Mary was looking forward to going to Heaven to be reunited with her family. She is the last of the six siblings to depart this earth. While we grieve for our mother, it gives us comfort to know that she is happy and “pain free” in her new eternal home.
Dear Joe & Family, Although we never met your Mom it was as if we had known her from all the wonderful anecdotes Joe would share with us from his frequent visits and daily phone calls with her. That she was a good and loving Mom there is no doubt, surely she now walks with the Lord and basks in His Glory. May she rest in peace.
Kent l Fortin purchased flowers (Pastel Peace Basket)
God BLess, Kent and Mary Ann
Loved u Aunt Mary
Eternal light grant unto Mary oh Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon her. Rest in peace Mary.
Keeping you all on our hearts and in our prayers. Love you. Mike and Helen
Dear Joey,Jennifer& Butch We loved Mary too & we will miss her very much!!
Additional Tribute Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmeRbNQ80uw