Sister Marian Cecilia Schneider

SCHNEIDER--Sister Marian Cecilia, dedicated Sister of Charity for 72 years, educator, administrator, acknowledged leader in the field of child welfare, visionary and mentor to many, entered into eternal life on October 4, 2007. After several years in education, Sister Cecilia earned a Masters Degree in Social Work from Catholic University of America and began her life's work of 40 years in the field of child welfare, serving as Administrator at St. Agatha Home in Nanuet and Saint Joseph's Hall in Brooklyn. This was followed by 22 years at New York Foundling Hospital as Executive Director, serving New York City's poorest children and families. Sister Cecilia retired in 1988 and continued as a volunteer until 2006. Beloved daughter of the late Mary and Eugene, she is predeceased by her sister Marie and Ruth Schneider, Margaret Stanley and Evelyn Schneider, SC, her brother-in-law John Stanley and nephew Patrick Stanley. She was a loving aunt to John, Eugene and Marianne Stanley and Margaret, Frank, Jessica and Allison Tagliaferro. Reposing Monday, October 8th 1:00pm to 8:00pm at Mount Saint Vincent Convent. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 9th at 10:00am in the Chapel of Mount Saint Vincent College. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Sisters of Charity Development Fund, Sisters of Charity Center, 6301 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471