Marie "Nana" Butchko

In Loving Memory of…
Rochester, NY
Marie "Nana" Butchko, 79 years, of Horseheads, NY and Winter Haven, FL and formerly of Corning, NY, went home to the Lord, August 9th, due to complications as a result of ovarian cancer. Marie is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Steve; daughters, Sharon (Matthew) Goretti of Avon, NY and Dianne (Daniel) Box of Corning, NY; sons, David Butchko of Syracuse, NY, and Stephen Butchko III of Keuka Lake; grandchildren include Matthew (Nicole) Lynough and Andrew Lynough, Allison Goretti, Margaret and Madeline Box, Jacob Butchko, and great-grandson, Michael Lynough; sister, Joan (Dick) Martin of Cherry Hill, NJ; sister-in-law, Marge (Clete) Kresge of Alexandria, VA; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Barbara Maylock. Marie was born February 1, 1930 in Nanticoke, PA. She met the love of her life while in high school, and after his return from WWII. Marie was initially a homemaker, who raised their four children. After about fifteen years of marriage, Marie decided to enter the workforce. She started at Sears in Corning; from their she went to Corning School Districts business office, followed by Elmira College's business office. Even though she never had the opportunity to attend college herself, she was the first Bursar in Elmira College's history to be appointed to the position without having a college degree. In addition to her business savvy, Marie helped in the design of their family home on Forest Hill Dr. which was built by her husband, Steve. Known for her quick wit and humor, her love of golf and bingo, her intellect for crossword puzzles, Marie was especially loved for her "Marie-ism" sayings. She was an amazingly giving, considerate and thoughtful person. Her children appreciated her being a good sport to endure many family camping trips, vacations to "see America" and numerous vacations to the Jersey Shore (which always included "extra" kids). Marie and Steve were fortunate to travel to Europe and Africa. Marie was well-known by her golfing buddies in Florida and New York, and many life-long friends. She was a self-made woman, strong of spirit and faith, who was blessed to be married to her best friend for nearly sixty wonderful years. Marie was a communicant of All Saints Parish attending St. Patrick's and St. Mary's Churches in Corning, NY and also St. Mary Our Mother Church in Horseheads, NY. She was Charter President of the East Corning Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxillary. The family respects Marie's wishes to be cremated. Friends may call Friday, August 21, 2009, from 4-7 p.m. at the Haughey Funeral Home, 216 East First Street, Corning, NY. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, August 22, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Corning, NY, followed by Committal Prayers and Entombment at the Mausoleum, St. Mary's Cemetery, Corning, NY. Marie's family is greatly appreciative of the compassionate care given by Dr. Angel and the 5A nursing staff (especially "our angel" Terin) at Highland Hospital in Rochester, and Dr. Cardosi and the SICU staff at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Treasured wife, beloved mother, loving grandmother, and wonderful friend, Marie touched the hearts of all she met, and will be dearly missed, but never forgotten. The family would appreciate Memorial Donations be given in Marie's name to: The American Cancer Society, 1316 College Avenue, Elmira, NY 14901. To view Marie's video tribute and sign the online guestbook, please visit: www.haugheyfuneralhome.com