Mary Katherine
Swerediuk, of Rome, beloved sister and
amazing friend, passed peacefully at Abraham
House of Rome, on Wednesday, February 24,
2021 with the love and support of her family
and her church.
Born August 4, 1952, she was the daughter of
the late Michael J. and Rose Natale
Swerediuk. She graduated from Rome
Free Academy in 1970 and from State
University of New York at Oswego in 1974,
where she received a Bachelor's Degree in
Education. She then went on to receive
a Master's Degree in Education from State
University of New York at Cortland and also
earned a degree in Educational
Administration. MaryK. was a
dedicated teacher in the Rome City School
District for 36 years, retiring in
2010.
MaryK. was devoted to serving
others. She was a church
Trustee, member of the Parish Council and
also the Director of RCIA (Right of
Christian Initiation of Adults) at Catholic
Church of St. John the Baptist and
Transfiguration. She was a member of
Wednesday Morning Club, the Rome Twig, and a
volunteer at Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts
Institute, Utica. She was a very
active person with many interests. She
loved to cook and bake, sharing her
creations with her many friends and
family. She enjoyed reading,
gardening, playing her piano, and traveling
in the U.S. and Europe, with Italy being her
favorite destination. A unique talent
that she possessed was Psanky, the art of
decorating Easter eggs with traditional
Ukrainian folk designs, using a wax-resist
method. She was a compassionate,
loving, and very giving person. She
will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
MaryK. is survived by her sister and
brother-in-law Helen and Jay Reinhardt,
Liverpool, N.Y. , her niece Fran Reinhardt
Ota (husband Tad and children Joey and
Maggie), PA; her nephew Jeff Reinhardt,
Maryland; her Aunts Mary Greco,
Rome; Palma Perfido, MA;
Janice Swerediuk, Verona; Uncles Frank
Santoro, CT; Andrew (Gladys) Swerediuk,
Whitesboro; John Swerediuk (Cathy),
FL and numerous Swerediuk and Natale
cousins. She also leaves behind a
wonderful and supportive group of
friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at
3:00 p.m., at St. John the Baptist Church
with the Rev. Paul F. Angelicchio
officiating. Anyone wishing to attend
is required to wear a mask and adhere to
social distancing guidelines. Friends
may call at the Nicholas J. Bush Funeral
Home, Inc., 7751 Merrick Rd., on Tuesday,
March 2, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00
p.m. Spring Burial will be in St. John
the Baptist Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in MaryK's name may
be made to Church of St. John the Baptist
and Transfiguration, 210 East Dominick
Street, Rome, NY 13440; Jervis Public
Library, 613 N. Washington Street, Rome, NY
13440; or Abraham House of Rome, 417 N.
Washington Street, Rome, NY 13440
Mary
K and her sister Helen Ann and I
grew up together on Cottage Street.
We had many good times playing
together as kids. Our families were
the best and I will always remember
her Mom and Dad and Grandparents.
Mary K was always kind and warm
hearted. I still have old photos of
myself, Mary K and Helen Ann with my
dog Trixie on Cottage Street. It was
a blessing we grew up when we did in
Rome NY. The 1950s was another world
compared to today. Just great family
and friends that worked hard and
loved their families. We all felt
the warmth and security that is
beyond words. As we get older it
seems that when we reflect on all
those that have gone on before us,
we at least have the hope that we
will all be together again. As we
struggle at times in this world our
wonderful memories help to sustain
us and bring a smile to our face. I
hope someday in another world we
will be sharing laughs, hugs, food
and good times beyond anything we
can imagine. Until we meet again
Mary K keep an eye on all of us and
say hello to our family and friends
in Heaven and put in a good word for
us. Thank you for being my friend.
I'll always will remember our good
times and adventures growing up on
Cottage Street.
Mike
Amato
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Janet Yost - Roseanne
Stevens - Judy - Jan Tietze - Pam
Flack - Susie - Mary Kay Swerediuk
from SUNY Oswego Graduation May 1974
Top row - Susie, Janet Yost,
MaryK Swerediuk, Christa -
Bottom row - Judy, Roseann Stevens, Jan
Tietze
