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Mary Bitsis Obituary

BITSIS
Mary Margaret Fendley Bitsis, born on December 22, 1935, entered eternal rest on December 12, 2009. She passed away peacefully after praying the rosary with her family. Mary is survived by her beloved husband of over 50 years D.C. Bitsis; son Daniel Bitsis and wife Diane; daughter Diana Gagne and husband Rodney; sisters Dot Shippen and husband Samuel, Betty Stein and husband Jarvis; brother Michael Fendley and wife Patt; grandchildren; Craig, Christine, and Stefanie Gagne, Chris, Thomas, Johnathan Bitsis. The family would like to thank Debbie and Julia from Associates Home Health Agency, Drs. Cohen and Hill, the Oncology staff of Northeast Baptist Hospital and Norma Sanchez.
Service
Visitation will be Wednesday, December 16, 2009, from 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 PM at Brookehill Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be celebrated Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 12:00 PM at Holy Name Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery.


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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Dec. 15, 2009.

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Tom Fendley

December 31, 2009

Uncle Dan, Diana, Danny--

What a wonderful, smart, spunky, loving, funny woman my Aunt Mary was. I'm so sorry about her passing.

I've always wished that Chicago were closer to San Antonio, and still do. Still, I feel lucky for the time I spent w/ you all and Aunt Mary in my childhood, and fortunate to have been welcomed again into your home in October 2002.

I hope to see all of you again---in the meantime, my sincere condolences and warmest wishes.

Love,
Tom

Dennis Farley

December 19, 2009

Danny, sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

David George

December 16, 2009

On behalf of our entire family please accept our condolences on your loss.
Our thoughts and best wishes remain with you and your family at this difficult time.

The George's

December 15, 2009

Uncle Dan, Diana and Danny,
You and Aunt Mary's happy home fill my memory of trips to Texas. Even through my adulthood, I treasured my visits to your home and being welcomed by Aunt Mary's smile and the beautiful conversation that was always a part of our visits. I am so sad that she is gone and that your loss will be so profound. I am so grateful to have seen her shortly before my dad passed away. I know that god is with both of them and they are at peace. With love,
Nancy and family

Judy Camarigg

December 15, 2009

I know Mary Margaret from Providence High School. We graduated in class of '54. Our class still gathers at the Bright Shawl several times a year. We have enjoyed her visits when she could make them. She is missed by her classmates. We will remember her in our prayers. Our deepest sympathy to all the family. Judy Mitchell Camarigg '54 and Jane Mitchell Vollmer '53.

Tom Federspiel

December 15, 2009

My prayers and Mass are with you....
I met Mary in 1961 while visiting in
San Antonio, I was the godfather of Liz
Stein...She was a holy lady and close to God...as she is especially close now

God Bless and keep you till we all meet
again with her in heaven.
Tom Federspiel (Sam & Dot's Nephew)

David Valdez

December 15, 2009

Danny,
I wanted to express my family's sincerest condolences for your lost. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

December 15, 2009

Dan: May God's comfort and blessings be upon you and your family during this time of loss. Darrell West

Cheryl Cook, LVN

December 15, 2009

Mr. Bitsis and family,

It was a pleasure to know Mrs. Bitsis and be a part of the team caring for her. May your many memories of her give you comfort at this time of loss.

Cheryl Cook, LVN
Nurse Liaison
Associates Home Health Agency

Mary Fendley

December 15, 2009

I treasure our family trips to Texas because of Aunt Mary and your entire family. As I remember it, my brothers and sister and I would strive to earn best behaved on the day because the top 2 would get to sleep over at Aunt Mary and Uncle Dan's house that night.

Uncle Dan, Diana, and Danny -- I am so sorry for your loss. I have pictured my dad giving her a welcoming 'big-brother' hug, and take comfort in the thought of their reunion with their parents.

Much love from Chicago,
Mary

Laurie Aaron-Johnson

December 15, 2009

Dear Mr.Bitsis,
I was very sorry to hear that Mrs. Bitsis passed away. I had met her several times and she was very sweet and complimentary.
I don't know if you remember me, but I was in your 5th grade class 1970-1971. It was the year you had appendicitis. You always played the "Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash at the end of each school day. I gave you the record at the end of the school year.
I wanted you to know that you were one of my very favorite teachers and I learned so much that year.
You and your family will be in my prayers.

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