Mary Madeline Roessel beloved wife, mother and grandmother born on August 30, 1933, passed away on October 16, 2024. Mary dedicated her life to her family, her faith, and her community.
Mary’s early education was at St. Ambrose School followed by Nazareth Academy, and Monroe Community College. Her professional life was marked by service to others working as a telephone operator, state attendance clerk, electioneer, bookkeeper, receptionist, and a nurse’s aide for the Visiting Nurse Service and caring tirelessly for her ten children.
An active and devout church member, Mary’s faith was a cornerstone of her existence. She was deeply involved in various church activities enriching her community with her commitment and kindness. Beyond her religious engagement, Mary found joy in traveling, reading, and spending time at the beach. Her participation in sewing and twin clubs, along with volunteering for Advent House and Al-Anon underscored her passion for community service.
Mary’s life was a testament to love, and acceptance known for her open mindedness and the ability to listen and support others unconditionally. Her legacy is carried on by her extensive family, including her brother John (Kay) Heckle, sister Rita O’Hara, her children Jim (Donna) Roessel, Bob Roessel, Lori Cohen, Tom (Kathy) Roessel, Ellen Rogers, Gary (Kathy) Roessel, Lisa (Tim) Hill, Lynn (Jim) Bareham, Marybeth (Richard) Lyons, Bill (Kristin) Roessel and her numerous grandchildren; Bryan, Rosie, Rob, Kristen, Whitney, Steven, Jessica, Alex, Tyler, Alexis, Tom, Zack, Jason, Ricky, Connor, Nolan, Michaela, Matt, Jon, Dan, Lizzie, and great grandchildren Cooper, Crew, Harlo, Liam, Conor, Maddox and Hayes.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband Robert, her parents, Rosealie and Edmund Heckle and siblings Gloria Zettlemeyer, Bernie Heckle and Edmund Heckle.
Family and friends may pay their respects during visitation at Richard Keenan Funeral Home, 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Road, Fairport, NY on October 23, 2024, from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. A funeral mass with be held at Church of the Assumption, 20 East Avenue, Fairport, NY on October 24, 2024, at 10:00 am followed by burial at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, 1332 Turk Hill Road, Fairport, NY.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mary’s memory can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Episcopal Church Home, Rochester Regional Hospice, honoring her lifelong commitment to caring for others.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at the Episcopal Church Home in Rochester, NY for their extraordinary care and commitment to Mary for the past 5 years.
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10 responses to “Roessel, Mary M.”
My deepest sympathy to Mary’s family. I first met Mary at Greater Rochester Mother’s of Twins Club. She was cheerful and very helpful. From there we became quick friends.
May she rest in peace knowing the joy she brought to others. 🙏
My sympathies and condolences for the passing of your mother. She was beautiful inside & out and a good friend to my Mom & Grama Jo. Her legacy lives on and I’m blessed to have known her and some of her children through FHS. Great memories! May the peace of God be upon each of you and may He wrap his loving arms around you. Lisa Laurro
Best Grandma ever❤️
My sympathy and condolences on the passing of your Mother. Mary was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. an inspiration to all. I fondly remember her from Culver Parkway.
Ellen and brothers and sisters, Janine and are very sorry for the loss of your amazing Mother. She was a very loving and strong women and we’re sure you all know how much she loved each of you. God bless your Mom (and Dad) always. ✝️🙏❤️
Love Always Jim and Janine Mitrano
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Aunt Mary was a very special lady who will be deeply missed. She led a long and rich life full of love. She has such a beautiful legacy in each one of you. Just remember how much she loved you all, and that now she is at peace. I’m sure that Uncle Bob, Aunt Marilyn, and my mom were all there to greet her. Sending each of you my love.
Dear Tom,
Our moms all have much in common, of course, but each is one of a kind. So please accept my condolences and best wishes as you and the extended Roessel family work to help one another through your loss.
Yours,
Darren McKinney
Washington, D.C.
To all you kids of Mary Roessel. She was the most loving person I have ever known. We had so many good times on Culver Parkway, I really can’t remember them all. I just know that I always listened to Mary because she seemed to have an answer for everything. And a good one. I remember feeling sad when you were moving to Fairport. Culver Parkway was such a loving neighborhood. And all you Roessel’s were her pride and joy. We will all miss her.
all my love to you all. joan cervini-rector
My heart is sad with the passing of my aunt Mary. Thoughts of her always warmed my heart. Not only because she looked like my mother, her older sister. But because she always had a smile followed by a girlishly laugh. How she stayed so calm with so many kids. Amazed me.
I spent most of my time with her wonderful kids. And they are all amazing, entertaining and always warmed my heart. Must because they had a wonderful mother.
When we moved to Louisiana aunt Mary would send us kids Christmas gifts from things she made. How she had the time? What a wonderful women that still warms my heart. My condolences to all. You all are in my prayers.
Dear Bill, Kristin and family,
We are so sad for your loss. Wishing you peace and comfort in these difficult days.
Thinking of you.