Mary F. Fetter

Funeral Information

Home: Syracuse, NY
Date of Death: January 03, 2012
Place of Birth: Rochester, NY
Birthdate: August 06, 1917
Age: 94
Mass: Friday, January 06, 2012 10:00 AM St. Charles Borromeo Church, Syracuse, NY
Visitation: Friday, January 06, 2012 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Syracuse, NY
Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY

Biography

Mary F. Fetter, 94, of Syracuse passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Van Duyn Home surrounded by family. She was born on August 6, 1917 in Rochester to Emma and Joseph C. Fink. Mary was predeceased by her husband William H. Fetter in 1972, her brother Joseph Fink and sisters Emily Kelly and Sister Mary Joan of the Sisters of Mercy, and many friends in Elmira where she and Bill raised their family. During her married life Mary was a homemaker. Following her husband's death in 1972 Mary joined Chemung Valley Savings and Loan Association in Elmira as a teller and retired as a Vice President of the bank many years later. Mary was a Master Certified Bridge Teacher and traveled throughout the world with family and friends on many occasions.

Mary is survived by her four children, M. Patricia (Marie) Fetter of Fort Myers, FL, William J. Fetter of Pittsburgh, PA, David H. (Tammy) Fetter of Spring Hill, FL and Jeffrey M. (Anne) Fetter of Syracuse; six grandchildren (Richard Fetter, Kristen Fetter, Jennifer Fetter-Hayes, Joseph Fetter, Daniel Fetter and Sara Fetter) and five great grandchildren. Mary is also survived by many friends on the staff and residents of Van Duyn Home who provided wonderful care and companionship for ten years.  Mary is also survived by her best friend and daughter in law Annie Fetter.

Services: 10 a.m. Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 417 S. Orchard Road Syracuse, NY 13219. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY where she will be laid to rest beside her loving husband William. A calling hour will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary's name to St. Charles Borromeo Church Food Pantry.

Candles

Rick Fetter 2012-01-05 02:56:09
Mary was my grandmother. She was a fascinating woman whom we all admired for her strength, independence, faith, and generosity. Her worldly intellect and her sharp sense of humor is dearly missed. She could never be replaced. It is good to know that she is in the good Lord's hands now with eternal love and peace. I will always hold alot of love for Grandma.
Kate Hodder 2012-01-05 18:15:31
Jeff, I am sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I will say a prayer for her. If you don't remember me, I am Emily's daughter. Mary was not only my aunt but also my Godmother. Take care. Kate
Ken Ackerman 2012-01-05 20:22:39
Jeff, We are saddened by your loss and will say some prayers for your family. Ken and Kate Ackerman
Linda Brodeur and Deirdre Sartorelli 2012-01-06 17:01:18
Dear Pat, we are saddened to hear of this loss. We have a fond memory of sharing dinner with your mother at your house in Danvers where she regaled us with funny stories and lots of laughter. Happy memories will hopefully support you and your family at this difficult time. We are sending you our love.
Jackie Vetter 2012-01-06 17:43:14
Jeff, Please accept my sympathy for the loss of your Mom. I was so sorry to hear of her passing.
Diane 2012-01-06 18:01:11
My heart goes out to David, Pat, Bill and Jeff and their families in the loss of your Mom, Mary Fetter. Afte loosing my Mom back in '05, I said then and still say today, "Your Mom teaches you everything in life EXCEPT... how to lose your mother!" And Rick your description of Mary is right on target! I always found her to be a very sophisticated, well educated and giving woman, who will be missed by many...
Colleen Mooney 2012-01-07 16:27:56
Jen - So sorry to hear about your loss. Keeping you and your family in my prayers. xoxo Colleen
Kent & Kathy Russell 2012-01-22 01:31:10
Jeff, Our sympathy on the loss of your mother.