IN MEMORY Mary Tschida Fong

May 1, 1947- November 22, 2020 Sacramento, CA

Mary Tschida Fong passed away peacefully in Sacramento on November 22, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Tom of 37 years; daughter, Patricia; stepchildren, Devin ( Gina) Fong, Adriane ( Dave) Namehas and grandchildren, Vincent, Madison and Peyton; brother, Bill ( Paula) Tschida and his family; and many Fong siblings, nieces, and nephews.

Mary Katherine, a native Vallejoan, was born to William C. Tschida and Katherine M. ( Healy) Tschida on May 1, 1947. Mary attended St. Basil Elementary School and St. Vincent Ferrer High School, graduating with the Class of 1965.

Mary worked for the City of San Francisco in the Building Inspection Department for several years. Later she joined a community service project and volunteered in Refugio, TX, for a year. When she returned to California, Mary attended Sonoma State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree and her teaching credential.

Mary enjoyed a successful career of 38 years teaching primarily at Willow Spiring Elementary, also including Plainfield Elementary and Gibson Elementary, in Woodland, CA. It was there that she met her future husband, Tom Fong, and they married in 1982. Shortly thereafter, they moved to Sacramento, where Mary spent the rest of her life and her daughter, Patricia, was born. Mary was a wonderful mother, devoted daughter and beloved educator who spent her life taking care of her family, friends and students. Mary was an active parishioner at St. Anthony’s Parish and in her retirement was an aide for Holy Spirit Parish Elementary School. She remained active with her love for family vacations to Tahoe and Disneyland, dog Radar and her and daily lunch dates at La Bou.

Due to Covid restrictions, a private graveside ceremony was held for the family on December 4. A celebration of Mary’s life is planned for May 2021.