Mary Elizabeth Schmitt
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Schmitt, Mary Elizabeth (Crouch) Rochester: entered into eternal peace on February 14, 2016, at age 94. She was pre-deceased by her devoted husband of 62 years, William C. Schmitt, loving brother, Harold C. Crouch, and in-laws, Charles W. and Edna F. (Grover) Schmitt. She is survived by four children: Bill (Ann Marie), John F., Michael J. (Marianne), and Ann M. (Henry) Dabrowski. In addition, she leaves six grandchildren, Alison C. Schmitt, Benjamin L. Schmitt, Lyndsey M. Paul, Zachary M. Paul, Nathan M. Schmitt and Kelsey G. Dabrowski, in addition to many nieces and nephews. She is survived by her loving sister, Kathleen A. Crouch and faithful sister-in-law, Jane E. Schmitt. Mary was born November 4, 1921 in Potsdam, NY to Harry B. and Isabel M. (Cushner) Crouch. She grew up in Newark, NY and graduated from Newark High School. She graduated from SUNY Albany with a B.A. in English. She taught high school English in Penfield, NY and Livonia, NY. Mary loved reading, watching plays and movies. She participated in sports of all types, including tennis, golf, bowling, water skiing, downhill skiing, jet-skiing, and most especially—figure skating. Mary was an active member of the Lakeshore Garden Club, the Junior League, and Holy Cross Church. In addition, she was an active member of the former Rochester Club and the Century Club of Rochester. Mary was an avid bridge player, who loved dancing with Bill, listening to music, and playing Scrabble. She and Bill enjoyed vibrant friendships with close couples filled with camaraderie, dinner parties, trips and laughter. She was a kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Mary had a positive ‘can do’ attitude. Mary recently mused, ‘I’ve had a wonderful life.’ We will miss her deeply. No prior calling. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday (Feb 22nd) 11:00 Am at Holy Cross Church, 4492 Lake Ave., Rochester, NY. Private Interment, White Haven Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Holy Cross Church, (585) 663-2244 holycrossrochester.org, or Rochester Rotary Charitable Trust, (585) 546-7435 www.rochesterrotary.org. in Mary’s memory. For more information or to sign her online guestbook please visit Meesonfamily.com.
Our deepest sympathy to all of the Schmitt family on your loss. Prayers be with you all.
We send our deepest sympathy to all the Schmitt family on the loss of Mary’s presence in your lives.
To have her for a friend was an enriching experience for all of us.
Mary and I met at a tennis class at the YWCA. That soon led to a singles competition on the Charlotte H.S. courts. She had a good serve and used it competitively. For me to win one game was an achievement. But mostly our games were FUN.
We are so sorry we cannot attend Mary’s Funeral Mass tomorrow because of my appointment at the Wound Clinic which is at the same time.
Betty and Bill Powell