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Mary Scharfe Obituary
Mary was born August 12 1935 in Chicago, the daughter of Thomas and Ann (Fitzgerald) Walsh.
She was a proud graduate of Immaculata girl's catholic HS, class of '53 where she met many lifelong friends. She was a devoted wife, nurturing mother and homemaker who had quite a successful run as an executive secretary.
Mary has been a long-time member and officer of the Sun City Celtic Club promoting Irish heritage and traditions through fun social events.
She married Pat Scharfe on November 27, 1954 whom she had met at a dance and fell over the moon in love with, they went on to enjoy dancing and being in the company of many dear friends for decades to come. Always best friends, they travelled often and shared a love for their two favorite movies "The Quiet Man" and "An Affair to Remember", both of which idealized their romantic lives together. Now that they are reunited, "The best is yet to come."
Always up for a gathering, she had a quick wit and natural conversational way and was proud of all the Irish inside her. She'll be sorely missed by so many, until we meet again.
She is survived by her children Peggy (Phil) Tufts, Patrick T. Scharfe, Jim (Cindy) Scharfe, nine grandchildren, Patrick (Summer) Phil (Katie) Shannon (Orrin) Jim (Gouthami), Michael (Mary) Jamie (Matt),Jimmy (Melissa) , Patrick and Tiffany. six great grandchildren, Porter, Philip III, Sadie, Angelo, Kaylie and Wyatt.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Patrick and by her sister Patricia.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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Frank Molinari
February 2, 2021
Mrs Scharfe was awesome! As a kid growing up with her younger son she made feel part of the family and it didn´t hurt I was half Irish! She made the best grilled cheese sandwich. 50 years later i remember like it was yesterday.. truly a great woman and second mom to me. Love ya Mickey!
Connie and Wayne Krueger
January 3, 2021
Our sympathy. She is in our prayers. She will be missed. Love and hugs.
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