Mary P. Jendrzejczak

1924 - 2014

One of God's earthly angels has returned to the Heavenly Host: Mrs. Mary P. (Walsh) Jendrzejczak, 89, of Church Street, Amsterdam, New York, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2014.
She was born December 5, 1924, in Troy, New York, a daughter of the late Richard J. and Anna Bounds Walsh. She was a graduate of Catholic Central High Schoo, class of 1942. Upon graduation, she entered the Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing of Augustana College, now known as the Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences in Moline, Illinois, graduating in 1946. She also worked at Cook County General Hospital in Chicago.
Upon returning to Troy, New York, she met her future husband, Vincent C. Jendrzejczak, and they were united in marriage October 31, 1947, at St. Patrick's Church in Troy. She moved to Amsterdam, New York, shortly after and worked at the former Amsterdam City Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital in nursing. She started her family and then began work at the General Electric Company for 17 years in the Treasury Department in Schenectady, New York, until illness interrupted her career.
After regaining her health, Mrs. Jendrzejczak began assisting her husband in the family business, Jendrzejczak Funeral Home, utilizing her skills of patience, gentleness, generosity and compassion to assist bereaved families. She always had a soft smile and the "Walsh" demeanor won over many hearts. She continued assisting her husband for over 20 years before stepping back to enjoy her later years.
Mary enjoyed word games, puzzles and reading romance novels. She also found time to knit, crochet and do some home shopping. In her later years, she looked forward to wintering in Florida where she could meet and gather with family. Family was extremely important to her and she cherished each family event that took place.
She was a member of St. Stanislaus Church.
She was married to Vincent C. Jendrzejczak on October 31, 1947. He died June 1, 2014. She was also predeceased by her brothers Jack, Richard, Edward, Robert and William; and by her sister Nancy.
She is survived by her sons, Vincent R. (Thelma Shumaker) Jendrzejczak, Williamsburg, Virginia and George E. (Jo-Ann) Jendrzejczak of Amsterdam, New York; grandchildren Matthew E. Jendrzejczak of Phoenix, Arizona, Kimberly (Cary) Swartz of Athens, Pennsylvania, Karen (Brian) Scherer of Niskayuna, New York, and Vincent J. Jendrzejczak, New York; her great-grandson, Michael; sisters Margaret Drewecki of Butler, Pennsylvania, Kathleen (George) Van Buskirk of Vero Beach, Florida, Elinore (Ben) Oathout of Vero Beach, Florida, and Grace (Joe) Dillon of Vero Beach, Florida, and Lake George, New York; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A prayer service will be held at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2014, at Jendrzejczak Funeral Home, 200 Church St., Amsterdam, New York, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Church on Cornell Street, with Rev. O. Robert De Martinis, Principal Celebrant. Interment will be at St. Stanislaus Cemetery.
The family will receive relatives and friends from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2014, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences, 2122 25th Ave., Rock Island, IL 61201; or to St. Stanislaus Church, 46 Cornell St., Amsterdam, NY 12010.
Submit online condolences at www.jendrzejczakfuneral.com.