Mary Jane Schillinger
PHOENIX – Mary Jane (nee Tobin) Schillinger, 89, of Phoenix, AZ and formerly of Big Flats, NY passed away peacefully on September 3, 2018 with her family by her side. Mary Jane was born in Collingwood, NJ. She graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a BS in Education in 1951 and taught 1st grade for four years. She married Albert Schillinger in 1955 and was blessed with seven children: Peggy (Houston, TX), Mary (Scottsdale, AZ), Al (Scottsdale, AZ), John (Phoenix, AZ), Teresa (Cary, NC), Jim (Paradise Valley, AZ) and Joe (Paradise Valley, AZ).
Mary Jane was very active in the Altar and Rosary Society at St. Mary of Mother’s Catholic Church in Horseheads, NY, and American Association of University Women (AAUW). She walked regularly, often played bridge and after her children were raised, became an avid golfer. She was an excellent gardener and often had fresh flowers from her garden in the house. She made the house a home and was beloved by her husband and children.
Mary Jane is survived by her loving husband, Al; children: Margaret, Mary, Al, John (Marie), Teresa (Pete), Jim (Jennifer), and Joe (Lisa); and grandchildren: AJ, Michael, Kate, Karen, Mark, Philip, Kyle, Will, Jason, Matt, Sarah, Peter, Anna, Joey, Jack and Cara. She was preceded in death by her sister, Marguerite Tobin Motson; brother, Edward Tobin; and infant brother, John Tobin.
Mary Jane will be remembered most for her faith, and loving manner in which she treated each person she encountered, but more importantly, for her love and devotion she expressed towards her husband, children and grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life is scheduled at Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church at 11300 N. 64th St in Scottsdale, AZ on January 2nd at 10am, followed by a Committal Service at St. Francis Cemetery at 2033 N 48th St. Phoenix, AZ 85008. Arrangements are being handled by Messinger Mortuaries at 7601 E. Indian School Rd in Scottsdale, AZ 85251. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Catholic Charities USA (2050 Ballenger Ave Suite 400 Alexandria, VA 22314), or AAUW (1310 L Street NW Suite 1000 Washington DC 20005).