Monday, October 25, 2021
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Farewell to our dearest Mary,
Mary, you are one of the bravest women I have ever known. Through all difficulties, you firmly believed God was by your side. You never lost your smile. Oh how I will miss that smile!!
The Irish Colleen , a proud Sullivan that was the apple of her Father’s eye. They loved each other so dearly and had a special bond. Oh, the stories she would tell of growing up in Sarnia, living Regina, my sides still ache from laughing.
First time Mary moved to Mendham she didn’t drive yet and hopped on the school bus to and from home with the school kids. The next time they came to the area they settled in Chester and Mary got her driver’s license and always had a very cool car. It was the “left turns” that gave her a little trouble She was hired to teach at St Joseph School. St Joseph School was very lucky.
Mary really did LOVE all her students( she called them her babies). She was famous for her “beanie babies” She really did love each and everyone of them. Running to and from her classroom with those little ones following right behind her. And when she broke her ankle she put Christmas light on her crutches. Oh how the kids loved that . Forr the past 15-20 Mary has been friended by these same students and even their parents on Facebook. You all have given her such joy letting her be apart of your life and it’s ups and downs and keeping her in the loop. Mary looked forward to that everyday.
I remember all the great stories of her wonderful children, Maryann, Michael, and Brian. She was so proud of you three and devoted to you. She was a wonderful mother and inspiring role model. You three have so good to her in return.
But here lies her deepest love, her grandchildren. Brian first grandchild, the light of he life, a wonderful smart brave soldier. Lisa a beautiful light in her life, inside and out) granddaughter who as Mary says is an amazing teacher just like Nana. David oh her David the third light of her life.! Dave’s the handsome amazing athlete with a Nana twinkle in his eyes. And her icing on the cake John Michael, the fourth light of her life, brilliant,beautiful voice,and love for God just like his Nana. You 4 were the shinning stars she loved so deeply. And the true beauty was that you 4 returned that love to her in spades. I shall miss all those continuing stories and seeing you once in a while.
St Joseph School was a special place for us as teachers and friends. We shared a bond in and outside of school. Although we were retired we continued to have lunch together. Such a huge empty chair and glass of Chardonnay . Thank you Mary Sullivan Artuso for your friendship, unconditional love, and hilarious fun times. So glad we rode together with the top down and the wind in our faces.
Heaven is rejoicing in your coming
We now will rejoice in your peace
We will miss you
God Bless you Mary Sullivan
Kathy
