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Mary Mervis Obituary
Cocoa, FL - Mary Ellen McCormack Mervis, age 73, of Cocoa, Florida, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021, at the Hospice Center of Cape Canaveral Hospital. Mary Ellen was born on February 24, 1948 to Francis X. and Christina (nee: DeVincent) McCormack. She is survived by her husband, Michael Mervis, daughter Tricia O'Leary (Michael) and son Timothy Jankowski (Emilia). She is further survived by her brothers, Frank (Sharon), Jerry (JoAnne), James (Carol), and Michael (Janice), brother-in law Jeff Mervis and numerous Mervis and McCormack nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Patricia and her first husband, Michael Jankowski.
Mrs. McCormack Mervis was Chairman of the Board of Mervis Consulting Services of Cocoa, Florida and founding International Baccalaureate coordinator at Ronald Wilson Reagan High School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mary Ellen was a graduate of St. Agnes Grade School in Butler, Wisconsin, Divine Savior High School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin and attended St. Norbert College in Green Bay and graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
A gathering of students, friends and family in celebration of Mary Ellen's life will be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 21 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm at 1451 Renaissance Place, 1451 Prospect Avenue. Mr. Mervis will offer remembrances at 6:00pm. Memorials are suggested to the Vera J. Zilber Music Department at Ronald Wilson Reagan High School or the scholarship program at St. Joan Antida, both in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Elizabeth Ullenberg
June 22, 2021
Mary Ellen was my 8th grade teacher at Sacred Heart of Jesus School and she was one of my favorites! She treated us like young adults and not "kids" and created a safe space to question and talk about any topic. Nothing was off limits and I learned so much about the real world from her. May she rest in peace and prayers for her family and friends.
Kathleen Wilber/McCormack
June 21, 2021
I will always hold precious, the memories of having you in my life growing up! the awesome family times and the loving memory of your Beautiful smile, guitar playing and beautiful voice! The holidays with our families and the togetherness that they brought. You were always there for me when I needed to talk or some good old-fashioned advice. I love you and always will...Love your Niece Kathleen
Holly Haseley
June 2, 2021
Mike - although I didn't know Mary Ellen, I saw the light she brought to your life and I hope her joy never fades. Take care and may your many memories bring you comfort.
Mary K. Wolf(Hahn)
May 30, 2021
I went to grade school and high school with Mary Ellen. I remember her beautiful smile and how sweet she was. My deepest sympathy to her family and friends.
Joshua Preston
May 29, 2021
A true legend of an educator, you will be truly missed.
Sarah Lott
May 28, 2021
Mary Ellen was so full of love and kindness. Her laughter was infectious. She was someone you could joke around with or have a serious conversation with and you felt her being fully present in either situation. She was always following her passions; for art, music, for anything French and was an inspiration to always keep learning in this life. She was passionate about teaching and education and had wonderful ideas about how to transform education systems to make them work for all learners. She will live on in our hearts and in our memories as we strive to be fully present in all matters frivolous and serious, to live life fully and follow our interests, and to spread joy and kindness to all we meet. We will miss her so.
Lisa Marie and Donny Menefee
May 28, 2021
We are so sorry for this great loss. We will always remember Mary Ellen reading to children in Cass Street Park and tending the beautiful garden.
Lisa Marie and Donny
Judy Lange
May 27, 2021
Mike, I am very sorry for your loss. I am including you in my prayers.
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