THE CASEY FAMILY IS HONORED TO BE ASSISTING AND CARING FOR THE FAMILY OF MARY H. PILCH
"Devoted her life to Special Education"
WATERBURY - Mary H. Pilch, age 77 of Plantsville CT, formerly of Naugatuck, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at the Vitas Innovative Care Unit of St. Marys Hospital after a brief illness.
Mary was born on May 23, 1943 in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of the late Samuel H. Pilch Sr and Mary R. (Kenney) Pilch. She was educated in local schools and earned her Bachelor's degree from Central CT State (Teachers) College and her Masters Degree in Special Education from Vanderbilt University. She spent more than 35 years teaching special and challenged children in the Region 16 (Prospect-Beacon Falls) School System. Even after Mary retired from formal teaching, she would always volunteer her services to any family that needed guidance. Mary made many long lasting friendships with her students and families and any time she was in Prospect would always run into someone she taught in school. She will be missed by all who were blessed to know and love her.
Left to cherish her memories and honor her love and legacy, Margaret Moore (Don) of Georgetown TX, Susan Pilch of Waterbury and Joan Chipokas (Jeffrey) of Naugatuck CT, her brothers; Samuel H. Pilch Jr (Zenia) of Long Grove IL, Michael Pilch (Yolanda) of Buffalo Grove IL and Edward Pilch (Zetta) of New London IA. She was predeceased by her brother, John Pilch. Mary also leaves several nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends who were there for her throughout her illness. The family gratefully acknowledges her friends, Elaine, Bonnie and Nancy as well as Dr Kert Sabbath, Masoud Azodi, Leslie Coopersmith, Kuang-Wen Tsao, Jesse Chua-Reyes and the Vitas staff for their outstanding care and compassion.
Funeral services for Ms. Pilch will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 when a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St Anthony's Church, Prospect CT at 11:00 a.m. Mary's cousin, Msgr. Robert Tucker will be the principal celebrant. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Waterbury. Those planning to attend services are reminded that they must comply with all applicable State and Archdiocesan pandemic guidelines. Casey's Eastside Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been honored to assist the Pilch family in this difficult time. In lieu of flowers and to honor Mary's memory, donations to either the Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center, 1075 Chase Parkway Waterbury CT 06708, Vitas Innovative Healthcare, 199 Park Rd Ext Middlebury CT 06762 or Easter Seals of Greater Waterbury, 22 Tompkins St. Waterbury, CT 06708 are greatly appreciated. A memorial service will be planned for the future. Memories endure only if you share then so you are encouraged to leave a condolence, words of comfort or a personal memory with the Pilch family on Mary's tribute page at www.eastsidememorial.com .
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"Devoted her life to Special Education"
WATERBURY - Mary H. Pilch, age 77 of Plantsville CT, formerly of Naugatuck, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at the Vitas Innovative Care Unit of St. Marys Hospital after a brief illness.
Mary was born on May 23, 1943 in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of the late Samuel H. Pilch Sr and Mary R. (Kenney) Pilch. She was educated in local schools and earned her Bachelor's degree from Central CT State (Teachers) College and her Masters Degree in Special Education from Vanderbilt University. She spent more than 35 years teaching special and challenged children in the Region 16 (Prospect-Beacon Falls) School System. Even after Mary retired from formal teaching, she would always volunteer her services to any family that needed guidance. Mary made many long lasting friendships with her students and families and any time she was in Prospect would always run into someone she taught in school. She will be missed by all who were blessed to know and love her.
Left to cherish her memories and honor her love and legacy, Margaret Moore (Don) of Georgetown TX, Susan Pilch of Waterbury and Joan Chipokas (Jeffrey) of Naugatuck CT, her brothers; Samuel H. Pilch Jr (Zenia) of Long Grove IL, Michael Pilch (Yolanda) of Buffalo Grove IL and Edward Pilch (Zetta) of New London IA. She was predeceased by her brother, John Pilch. Mary also leaves several nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends who were there for her throughout her illness. The family gratefully acknowledges her friends, Elaine, Bonnie and Nancy as well as Dr Kert Sabbath, Masoud Azodi, Leslie Coopersmith, Kuang-Wen Tsao, Jesse Chua-Reyes and the Vitas staff for their outstanding care and compassion.
Funeral services for Ms. Pilch will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 when a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St Anthony's Church, Prospect CT at 11:00 a.m. Mary's cousin, Msgr. Robert Tucker will be the principal celebrant. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Waterbury. Those planning to attend services are reminded that they must comply with all applicable State and Archdiocesan pandemic guidelines. Casey's Eastside Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been honored to assist the Pilch family in this difficult time. In lieu of flowers and to honor Mary's memory, donations to either the Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center, 1075 Chase Parkway Waterbury CT 06708, Vitas Innovative Healthcare, 199 Park Rd Ext Middlebury CT 06762 or Easter Seals of Greater Waterbury, 22 Tompkins St. Waterbury, CT 06708 are greatly appreciated. A memorial service will be planned for the future. Memories endure only if you share then so you are encouraged to leave a condolence, words of comfort or a personal memory with the Pilch family on Mary's tribute page at www.eastsidememorial.com .
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