Mary “Carol” Schilling passed away on the morning of December 30th after her fifth bout with cancer. Carol is survived by her son Matthew and his wife Emily, her grandsons Spencer and Zachary, and her sister Joanne Reagan. Carol was a proud, beautiful woman, a great mother, a fantastic grandmother, and a wonderful friend. Carol could be the ultimate party girl, but was known more as a kind and caring friend with a quick wit and a huge heart. Carol was the ultimate bridge player who loved to have fun, but also loved to win. Carol will be missed by all who knew her. Services and celebration will be held later this summer.
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26 responses to “Schilling, Mary Carol”
Loved her. She will be missed.
Agreed, I will, and already do.
Joyce,
I totally agree, and thank you. It was hard leaving the condo yesterday with nothing there. It has been such a crazy week, it will be weird when I get home today. The first thing I always did was call my mom when I get home to let her know I was safe…
Matt
My late wife Elizabeth and I got to know Mary Carol through our common love of playing bridge. Soon after Elizabeth passed in 2017 Carol and I often partnered in various bridge games in the area. She was a sweet, bright person and I will miss her not only as a bridge partner but as a good friend.
Don,
I often heard about the bridge games, the discussions, and the occasional drinks on the porch. My mom would tell how the two of you did at bridge, and the great company you were. Thank you for all that.
Matt
Carol was a wonderful person with a fabulous sense of humor. She will be missed by everyone who knew her❤️
Debbie,
Thank you for the kind words. I remember coming to the cable store with her and you being there. My mom had such a good time with all of you, I know she valued your friendship.
Matt
We have known Carol since the sixties from our association with the Egypt fire Department and later when we played bridge today. She was so upbeat and her laughter. Was so infectious. May she rest in peace
Kathy,
The fire hall was such a good time, I have so many fond memories,. My mom regularly talked about the parades, and the friends she met there. Then was the bridge – I heard about every game, how she did, what mistakes she made, what she could have done better.
Matt
Caroll you are so missed.
We became friends in 1983, Loved our parties, our breakfasts- our times to catch up.. You always made everyone feel loved.
I made sure I told Matthew he and the family were your world!
I will miss our times terribly, but I always hear the laugh and it will make me smile…..?
Debbie,
Thank you for such kind words about my mom. You described her to a tee. My mom had an ability to remember little facts about everyone she knew, and she was sure to make everyone feel special. Although it was hard work, my mom always told me it was the people at the cable store that made it a good place to work. Thanks for being a good friend to her.
Matt
Carol was a dear friend, co-worker and neighbor. I will miss our dinners, parties, . She was already ready for a new adventure and fun. miss you my friend.
Joanne,
I heard about you a great deal, and she did love her parties. Thank you for being there for my mom, and for me. My mom will be missed by so many people, she had such a way to touch the lives of so many different individuals.
Matt
Carol I will miss your laugh your kindness and you…carpe diem. Love you…
Leigh,
I remember you working at the cable store with my mom as well. My mom told me how often you would keep in touch, and going through all the papers at the end, I cannot thank you enough the kinds words, the wonderful letter, the little check-ins, and the plants and gifts. I know how much she valued your friendship, thank you.
Matt
I remember Carol so well! She was so nice, so friendly. Our sons swam together at Fairport Green Dolphins. She never missed a meet!!!We both cheered on our boys together. She will be missed by everyone
I enjoyed being with your Mom so much. She was a fantastic bridge player, a wonderful friend. And a very strong woman. You can be very proud of her. She sure was proud of you. She fought the fight! I will miss her smile.
What a lady! We had so many family parties together had so much fun.. We will all miss her so much. I hope she is playing bridge with Paul. She adored her family especially her grandsons. Matt you were the best best son to her. Rest in peace dear friend. Love you forever……
David and I have known Carol for many years, esp. back in the days of EFD. I was also with her in the Ladies Aux. She was definitely a fun person. I would bump into her at Wegmans a lot and we would talk about things going on and family until people let us know we were in their way. Then We’d move a little and continue. RIP Carol
Joyce Dortenzio. January 10
Carol was such a delightful friend and probably the most appreciative person I have ever known. She never missed an opportunity to express her gratitude for anything done for her. She loved to share her finds from the outdoor market near my house. We had many good times sitting and talking in my garage during the covid lock down and she helped me furnish my “campground” on the creek. Always happy memories. Most importantly, she loved her son with all her heart and told me so many stories about him and her grandsons. Matt and his family filled her life with stability and joy.
Carol and I took ballroom dancing lessons together. We had so many laughs then and I continue to laugh when I reminisce about that fun time. She was one special lady. My best to you and your family. Memories are a wonderful thing.
As so many have commented Carol was a vert special person and a joy to know. I worked with her as an election inspector. Often the hours were long but she had a smile regardless. I fondly remember the first time Carol called the Church of the Assumption’s Home Repair Ministry (HRM) for a broken light bulb above her kitchen table. When Ii got there she said “here use this potato”. She was always so appreciative for what the HRM did for her. Blessings for ever.
Such a sweet and kind woman. It was a joy to see her each day during her visits to the WCC, she will be sorely missed
I, as many were, was sad to hear first that she was in hospice and then of her quick passing. That is a small blessing, that she wasn’t in pain anymore. Carol was such a sweet person but she could express an opinion if she had one! We will miss her in the Settlers Club. Please be sure to let us know when the memorial will be. I would like to attend.
Carol always enjoyed a good laugh. I was in a marathon bridge group with her. She always had a smile and tried to keep in touch with people if she knew they were ill.
it was a real pleasure to know her. May she rest in peace.
I am writing this for Theresa Gemza.
She is Carol’s cousin. Terri was saddened to hear of her passing.
They had great times together as children. Carol was a wonderful person and fought a brave battle with cancer. She will be missed. Theresa is residing at Orchard Heights Senior Residence, 5200 Chestnut Ridge Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127
Chestnut Unit, rm 130; 716-508-8079