Mary Theresa Piecuch

OfElmira, NY, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2005 at Chemung County Nursing Facility, where she had resided for the last five years.Mary was born on September 11, 1919, the daughter of the late Alex and Pauline Bacchieri. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Rose (William) Drake of Elmira, NY; Cheryl (Ron) Kelsey of Benton, PA; son, Steven (Deb) Piecuch of Millerton, PA;son in-law, Philip Deery of Wellsboro, PA; grandchildren, Janelle Drake, Nicole Drake, Jace Steadman, Brian Steadman, Zane Kelsey, Steve Piecuch, Brad Piecuch, Matthew Piecuch, Julie Bailey, Chemaine Osterbind; and 7 great-grandchildren. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Walter Piecuch and daughter, Elaine Deery. She was employed at St. Joseph?s Hospital as a nurse for many years and most importantly she was a loving mother, grandmother, and compassionate nurse.It was Mary?s request that there be no calling hours.A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, June 27, 2005 at 1:30 PM in St. Peter & Paul?s Church, corner of High and Market Streets, Elmira, NY. Father Rick Farrell will celebrate the Mass. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Park will take place at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to the Chemung County Nursing Facility, Resident Activity Fund, 103 Washington St., Elmira, NY 14901 in Mary?s name. The family would like to thank the staff on the third floor of the CCNF for their excellent care and kindness and Dr. Rupik, Dr. Corbalon and Ken Wrigley. Those wishing may leave a ?Candle of Remembrance? for the family in Obituaries at www.olthof.com .