Mary Lynne Pezza
At Rest April 14, 2015
Mary Lynne Pezza, 76, of Lake Leelanau, passed away at home
peacefully on April 14, 2015, with family at her side.
Mary Lynne was born on Aug. 20, 1938, in Oak Park, IL, the
daughter of Germain John “Jack” and Lillian (Breseman) Schaub. On April 12, 1958 at St. Giles Church in Oak
Park, she married George Henry Pezza, beloved husband.
Mary
Lynne attended Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She held
various Executive positions in the suburbs of Chicago, including Keebler
Company and was an Executive to the CEO of Advocate Home Health Care in Oak
Brook, IL.
The passion of Mary Lynne had involved her spending time with all her friends, family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The week would begin with playing Mahjong, followed by her advent reading at book club. Mary Lynne would be found reading four to five books at one time !!! Charity became an important part of Mary Lynne’s spare time with Blessing in a Backpack, Leelanau Christian Neighbors, and we must not forget at Christmas Time – Holiday Needs Program.
Mary Lynne loved her adopted / rescue dogs. She always had two at a time starting with golden retrievers, and the newest being a slightly blind dachshund “Sammy” and an extraordinary lover “Oscar”. Her grand-dogs include a coco labrador (Molly), black labrador (Bentley), white boxer (Suggar), and shepherd-husky (Mocca).
Besides the love of walking the beach of Lake Michigan, Mary Lynne would be the first at the garden shop ready to begin work in her incredibly colorful garden. Throughout her yard there were multiple bird feeders for her blue jays – chickadees – cardinals – woodpeckers - including sugar feeders for her hummingbirds who would know to stop at Mary Lynne’s house after a long journey. Once the house was ready to go, the cooking would begin and entertaining was next in store. She loved gathering all her friends for an afternoon/evening together – her way of saying “Thank you for blessing me with your friendship”.
Sunsets soothed Mary Lynne’s heart and soul. We know Mary Lynne is and always will be found walking the beach, smiling and watching the Incredibly Gorgeous Sunsets. We Love You!
The passion of Mary Lynne had involved her spending time with all her friends, family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The week would begin with playing Mahjong, followed by her advent reading at book club. Mary Lynne would be found reading four to five books at one time !!! Charity became an important part of Mary Lynne’s spare time with Blessing in a Backpack, Leelanau Christian Neighbors, and we must not forget at Christmas Time – Holiday Needs Program.
Mary Lynne loved her adopted / rescue dogs. She always had two at a time starting with golden retrievers, and the newest being a slightly blind dachshund “Sammy” and an extraordinary lover “Oscar”. Her grand-dogs include a coco labrador (Molly), black labrador (Bentley), white boxer (Suggar), and shepherd-husky (Mocca).
Besides the love of walking the beach of Lake Michigan, Mary Lynne would be the first at the garden shop ready to begin work in her incredibly colorful garden. Throughout her yard there were multiple bird feeders for her blue jays – chickadees – cardinals – woodpeckers - including sugar feeders for her hummingbirds who would know to stop at Mary Lynne’s house after a long journey. Once the house was ready to go, the cooking would begin and entertaining was next in store. She loved gathering all her friends for an afternoon/evening together – her way of saying “Thank you for blessing me with your friendship”.
Sunsets soothed Mary Lynne’s heart and soul. We know Mary Lynne is and always will be found walking the beach, smiling and watching the Incredibly Gorgeous Sunsets. We Love You!
In addition to her loving husband of 57 years, Mary Lynne is
survived by her children, George Robert (Lynn), Paul Joseph, David Michael
(Lisa), and Julie Anne Pezza; proud grandmother of Ashley Suzanne (Justin) Wright,
George Robert Jr., Sean Michael, Courtney Lynn; Paul David, Erica Marie; Emma
Elizabeth, Ava Lisette; Matthew George-Joseph and Rachel Marie; devoted
great-grandmother to Emry Suzanne and Jack Barrett Wright; loving brother, John
Jerome “Jerry” (Pat) Schaub; and numerous cousins.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Ann; and her beloved
aunt, Emelia Schaub; and other special loved relatives.
Friends and family will gather on Saturday, April 18 from 1 to 3
p.m. at the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay with the Liturgy of the Word
to be held at 2:30 p.m. Fr. Michael
Janowski will serve as celebrant.
In addition, a funeral mass will be held on Saturday, April 25 at 11 a.m. at St. Domitilla Parish, 4940 Washington St, Hillside, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Leelanau Christian Neighbors Blessings in a Backpack, P.O. Box 32, Suttons Bay, MI 49682 and/or to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 and/or to Mass Intentions.
In addition, a funeral mass will be held on Saturday, April 25 at 11 a.m. at St. Domitilla Parish, 4940 Washington St, Hillside, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Leelanau Christian Neighbors Blessings in a Backpack, P.O. Box 32, Suttons Bay, MI 49682 and/or to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 and/or to Mass Intentions.
Please share memories with the Pezza family below:
George and family. It was always a joy to see Lynne's smiling face when I and your other buddies showed up for cards every two months. The twinkle in her eyes and a warm hug were always a nice way to start the night. We will miss her and will keep our memories of her in our hearts. Keith And Sherry
ReplyDeleteI remember my mom as brilliant, caring, passionate, strong willed protective and proud. The only time that my mom ever sat down is when she was reading a book, she would always have 2-3 books going at a time. My mom taught us how to survive when the times got tough and believe me we had some very tough times growing up. My mom taught us RESPECT. We never wanted to disappoint her in any way. Growing up in a family with an older brother, younger brother and younger sister I always I had to be in protective mode myself. Being a father of two myself I cant even imagine having to raise 4 children under the age of 5. I have tried to pass down the traits that my mom has taught me to my children the best I could. Everything my mother has been will always be in my brain and in my heart and in my soul forever and is now embedded into my two children which will continue throughout generation to generation. Love Always your son Paul
ReplyDeleteThank you, Auntie Lynne, for showing us how to walk the stairway to heaven with courage & grace. (Laurene)
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