Mary L. McStravick

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Mary McStravick Obituary

McStravick, Mary L. (Ott)
Fairport: August 14, 2008, age 51. Predeceased by her father, Paul J. Ott. Survived by her husband, John P. McStravick: mother, Doris Ott; brother, Michael Ott; sister-in-law and beloved friend, Sheila McStravick-Conti; brother-in-law, Phil (Cecelia) McStravick; sister-in-law, Margret (Lynn) Pilaroscia; many fiber artist and church friends and Mo and Jake. She was a long time member of St Mary's Church and The Rochester Weavers Guild. She earned her Ph.D. in Physics at UCLA. She was a Research Scientist with Xerox Corporation.
Calling Sunday, 2 - 6 at Falvo Funeral Home, 1295 Nine Mile Point Road (Route 250). On Monday please meet the family at St. Mary's Church (15 St. Mary's Place) for her Funeral Mass at 10 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to Lipson Cancer Center. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle from Aug. 16 to Aug. 17, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Mary McStravick

10 Entries

Eliud Robles Flores

August 19, 2008

John and family,
My condolences. I worked with Mary in more than a few occasions during the last few years at Xerox and always had great memories from her and her work. She's at a better place now!

Than Sorn

August 19, 2008

John,
Thank you for helping Mary to bring in the Jade plantings to share with us all. It's as though Mary had left a piece of herself for us to enjoy and smile over us. Mary was an amazingly sincere, selfless person and an inspiration.

Lynn

August 19, 2008

John
My heartfelt sympathy is with you and your family at this very difficult time. Mary was a wonderfully caring and loving person who was such a joy to be around. I will miss our garden discussions and the way she lit up when speaking about gardening and family. Thank you for sharing her with all of us.

Faye Isernia

August 19, 2008

John, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I have missed our over the fence chats and seeing Mary with Jake & Mo since our move. She was an exceptional woman. God bless her and keep her in the palm of his hand. Faye & Bob Isernia, Chambersburg, Pa.

Nancy Hunt

August 18, 2008

John and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I have very fond memories of Mary. I worked with Mary at Xerox in bldg 139. I also watched " The "Boys" her dogs before she had Mo and Jake for her. I remember a dinner party Mary had where we all brought our dogs over. My dog Mandy attended and had a great time playing with the boys, especially Max. Mary loved her dogs.

John Pawlak

August 18, 2008

Mary was a wonderful person and a joy to work with. My most heart felt condolances go out to her family during this difficult time. Please take solace in knowing that she is now at peace with the Lord.

Kim Stoll

August 17, 2008

Mary was so special, an inspiration and a blessing to everyone who knew her. She will be so missed. John, Jake, Mo and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ann & John Heidenreich

August 17, 2008

We are both saddened by Mary Lil's passing. Our hearts and prayers are with John and his sister Sheila. We know John's life will always be better from his time with Mary Lil.

MaryBeth and Bryan Gammill

August 16, 2008

John- Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will always remember Mary Lil walking in the sunshine and snow at "the hill" with Jake and Mo. She put up a great fight; nonetheless, she will be missed. Peace and Love

Karen LaMora

August 16, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived
okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here
is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you
every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up
and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were
gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.

There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for
me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's
chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life
on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not
be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But
one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a
time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will
give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day
was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the
way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick
him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in
your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember
you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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