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Mary "Eileen" Paro

FUNERAL HOME

Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral and Cremation Services

930 Main Street

Mukwonago, Wisconsin

Mary Paro Obituary

Paro, Mary "Eileen" (Née Martin) Of Mukwonago, was born into Eternal Life on June 3, 2013, at the age of 84. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Gordon Paro. Daughter of the late James and Mildred Martin; sister of the late Bobby, Jimmy and Donna. Loving mother to Jim (Kathy), Jeanne (Wayne) Besserud, and Jeff (Margot). Proud Grandma to Melanie (Andrew) Metz, Katie Paro, Amy (Brian) Tierney, Ryan Besserud and John Paro. Loving Great-Grandmother to Mason James Metz. Eileen grew up in Milwaukee and married the love of her life on August 27, 1949. She and Gordy raised their family in Brookfield, where they made many lifelong friends. Eileen also treasured the great times spent with family and friends on Nemahbin Lake and Nagawicka Lake. She lived her most recent years amongst wonderful friends on Bay View Court. She enjoyed reading, Packer parties, singing, playing bridge, boating, golfing and attending any event that involved her children and grandchildren. Eileen was especially proud of her Irish heritage. Above all else, she treasured and loved her family. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 9 from 1-4 p.m. at the Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Home in Mukwonago, culminating in a short prayer service. Additional visitation will also be held on Monday, June 10, from 10 AM until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM, at St. James Catholic Church (830 County Road NN East, Mukwonago). Entombment will be held on Tuesday, June 11, at 10 AM, at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, in Waukesha. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. James Catholic Church, in Mukwonago. No one was more loved than Eileen, because no one loved more than Eileen.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jun. 5, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Mary Paro

12 Entries

June 18, 2013

To Mary's family,
Mary was a patient of ours at Family Vision in Mukwonago since we opened in 2006. She quickly became one of our favorite patients. We got to know her well over the years. She felt like a grandmother to many of us. We were expecting in the office and had not heard of her passing. About mid day Monday, we found out. The office went very quiet the rest of the day and we were all in tears.
We are all so very sorry for your loss. We will miss Mary as a dear patient and an even better friend.
Ann, Billi, and Dr. Karen

Doug Patch

June 13, 2013

Dear Jim - I was so sorry (and surprised) to hear about your mom. I always enjoyed talking with her and Gordy at the warehouse. In fact, life around the warehouse isn't the same without all of you around. Take comfort in knowing that Jesus is her Savior and that your mom is in Heaven where there is no more pain and no more tears. Something for all of us to look forward to! Take care - Doug

Dave and Myrna Mathusek

June 11, 2013

Dear Jim, Jeanne & Jeff,
Dave, our boys, and I send our condolences, with thoughtful Prayers. We have fond memories of times we spent with the Martin family, and you parents. They were truly one of a kind, thoughtful, caring, and fun people.

Teri, Carol, Debs, and her daughter Morgan 21. 2012

Carol Oberbreckling

June 10, 2013

Dear Jeanne,Please send a memorial card which I will keep and cherish in my bible. Also one of your father's if you still have one.
Carol Oberbreckling
3525 island Club Drive #3
North Port Fl 34255
414 350 4455
Every time I drive on manasota key I think of your family. I know it was your parents gift to their loved children . I would welcome a phone call to reminisce any time.

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June 7, 2013

Dear family.
We send condolence With love and prayers.
Jim Porter's parents...Don and Coreta

June 7, 2013

Dear Jimmie, Jeannie, and Jeff,
My brother David sent me your Mom's obit notice. I was so sorry to hear of her death and you have my deepest sympathies for your loss; you SURE had a great Mom and Dad! I have still kept a letter Eileen wrote me in 2001 in a Christmas card (after I had sent her a chatty one) and I just read it recently and said that I should send her another note - and now I'm so sorry I didn't. I will always remember your Mom and Dad very fondly, and all the good memories we made together at your Grandma and Grandpa Marie and Gordon Paro's house (and backyard) on 73rd street.

Take good care, and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers always.

With Love from your first cousin once removed, Mary (Moroder) Wilson and Don, Port Charlotte, FL

June 7, 2013

My dear cousin Jean Jim and Jeff my deepest sadness upon hearing the passing of your mom Eileen. It's like the end of an era for me because your dad Gordon known to me as Junior was my favorite cousin growing up. Of course my aunt Marie, his mother, had a lot to do with it. i remember when your dad and mom first met and were dating and were falling in love. It was the most joyful time for Marie because your mom is such a lovable giving sweet person Who made everyone feel they were the most important person in the room when she was with them. Your dad was 2021 when he got married I was 12 so I was old enough to be invited to your mom's bridal shower and went. I remember when your mom and dad announced there was one in the oven that would've been Jim. Gordon & Eileen were always part of the whole Wolf families Gatherings and celebrations, in fact many times making up the celebrations for all of us and paying for the whole thing. Did you ever hear of the famous water fight between Gordon and me this was when he was 20 and I was 12. To save space the last events of running around the house and squirting each other with water at Gordon in the face in the hallway of house as he came in the back door. Things were Very quiet for a long time and as the excitement mounded in anticipation, all of a sudden the hose appeared at the kitchen window squirting water at me in the kitchen through the screen. He won! I feel your loss, I pray to God That they are together in heaven give each other a big hug and kiss. I also pray that God comfort you and continue to bless all of you as you lead your lives forward. With all my love Carol

June 7, 2013

Sorry I falled to include Jeff in my note. So sorry Jeff to hear of Eileen's passing. She was such a wonderful person. Sincerely,Mary Martin

June 7, 2013

Jeanne and Jim so sorry to hear that Eileen has passed. She was always so vibrant it was like she would live forever! Now Gordy and Eileen are together again. Sincerly, Mary Martin

June 7, 2013

Dear Jim, Jeanne and Jeff:
Please accept my sympathy on the recent passing of my dear cousin and your mother, Eileen. She was one of my favorite "Martin" cousins and we had a delightful lunch last year, recalling many tales of our Irish fathers and Ireland.

You were so fortunate to have her for her 84 years and I know how proud she was of her children and grandchildren. She leaves a wonderful legacy in all of you.

Could you please send me one of her memory cards? I am in Berlin Germany until the end of the month so will not be able to attend the services.

I know you will have many fond memories of your mom to sustain you over the years. That said, with each day, a little part of you will be missing as she was the light of so many lives. I can still hear her wonderful laugh.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patsy Martin
1633 N. Prospect Ave 6B
Milwaukee WI 53202

Mary O'Malley Smith

June 6, 2013

Dear Jim, Jeanne & Jeff,
Our family sends our deepest sympathy to all of you.It was always fun seeing your Mom & Dad when we visted our parents,they were such great friends. My Dad would refered to your Mom as "Saint Eileen". What good times they all had together.
We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
The O'Malley Family

June 5, 2013

Dear Jim, Jeanne and Jeff:
I am very sorry to learn of the passing of your mom. I have great childhood memories of hanging out at the Paro house on country lane, playing baseball and summer rec at Fairview South, basketball in the driveway, fishing at Beverly Hills, and interacting with Gordy and Eileen. A couple of memories stand out,in 1963, shortly after Jim and my first communion, Eileen scolding us(with a smile)for watching a Mickey Rooney movie called "the crooked road ",Mickey Rooney was taking the wrong path in life and involved in a gang. Not the type of movie recent first communion boys should be watching. I also remember her prowess in Jeoprady.
I am sorry I wont be able to attend the service or funeral, I will be out of town. I will always remember Eileen fondly.

Jim Schultz

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