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Tuesday, January 28, 2020

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Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Comments at Mary's Funeral Mass; St. Mary's R.C. Church, Malaga, NJ; February 12, 2008 For those of you who do not know me, my name is Bill Sansalone. I'm Mary's brother. Even thought a 16-year age difference exists between us--and even though I left this area in 1949 and never lived here again, Mary and I were always close. And this goes for my wife Alice and our daughter Cathy. Mary made Alice feel more like a sister than a sister-in-law. Also, Mary was Cathy's Godmother. Mary Schiavone was born in 1915 in Canton, Ohio, 2 years after our parents arrived in this country. In 1916, our parents moved to Malaga, and Mary lived here the rest of her life. In fact, she never lived any place in New Jersey other than on Dutch Mill Road. This is truly remarkable considering how mobile a society we have become over the past 5 or 6 decades. Ever since Mary's son Michael called me last Wednesday to say that his mother had passed awy, I have thought about the various phases of Mary's life. During her early years, she worked on our parent's farm and, during the early part of her marriage to Mike, on THEIR farm. This was hard work to be sure. On the other hand, I'm sure she derived a certain measure of satisfaction from her toil--as was the case for our parents and all of us children. During her middle years, Mary worked in the local clothing industry--as did most of my sisters. All of them were fine seamstresses. Mary was one of those who brought much more to the workplace than she derived from it. Mary's other major role in life was that of a wife and mother. She and Mike Schiavone married in 1933, and that marriage endured until Mike's passing in 1987. During their marriage, Mary and Mike raised three fine sons: Larry, Fred, and Michael. Each in their own way has--and is making--significant societal contributions. I could say much more about Mary's fine qualities. For the sake of brevity, however, I want to close with a few borrowed words that might bring some comfort to Larry; to Fred and Roberta, to Michael and Helen; to my sisters Frances, Mildred, Ann, and Jean; to Mary's grandchildren and great-grandchildren; to her husband Mike's family; and to all of you who knew and lover her. These words were written about 100 years ago by H.S. Holland, a clergyman at St. Paul's Cathedral in London. If Mary could speak, I think this is what she would be saying to us: Death is nothing at all. Whatever we were to each other, that we still are. Call me by my old familiar name, speak of me in the easy way you always used to. Put no difference in your tone. Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little things that brought us joy. Play. Think of me. Pray for me. Life means all that it ever meant. All is well.

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Joe Pustizzi, Jr posted a condolence

Monday, February 11, 2008

Fred, Larry, Michael and Families; I am sorry that I am not able to attend your mother's services. It's sad to lose your mother at any age but I am sure you will smile each time you think of her. You have been blessed to have had her with you for so many years. Please accept my condolences.

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Fred and Mary Ann DeFeo posted a condolence

Monday, February 11, 2008

Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, The DeFeo's

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Anthony & Gloria Magliocco posted a condolence

Saturday, February 9, 2008

Dear Schiavone Family, Please accept our condolences at this sad time in your lives. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, The Anthony Magliocco Family Tony, Gloria, Michael and Mark

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Kathy, Pat and Bobby posted a condolence

Saturday, February 9, 2008

Mike and family, Our sincere sympathy, so very sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerly, Kathy, Pat and Bobby

Mary Schiavone

1915 - 2008

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