It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Mary Josephine Fitzgerald Zechnowitz on February 23, 2013. Born in Longford Ireland February 4, 1927 to Thomas and Margaret Fitzgerald (nee Brennan). Mary grew up in New York City. After raising three children with her husband she attended nursing school at the age of 50. She graduated from DBCC in 1979 and went on to work as a nurse for 28 years. Her beautiful blue eyes, sharp Irish wit and love of life will be forever missed. She is survived by her husband and soul mate of 65 years Ira Zechnowitz, sons, David (Debbie) of De Land, Steven (Mara) of Ormond Beach and daughter Kim of Ormond Beach; four grandchildren; Amanda (Dan) Swearingen, Joshua, Jessie and Lillian Zechnowitz; great grandchildren, Matthew and Katelyn Swearingen. She also leaves behind her Earth Angles: Peter Prutsman, Jeannie Prutsman and Gail Halfhill.
Mom, we couldn’t possibly have loved you more. Thank you for your gifts of laughter, practical jokes, inspiration, knowledge and your beautiful smile. When my shoe becomes untied, I’ll know that you are thinking of me. The Zechnowitz family is having private services.
I have so many wonderful memories of your mom. I know you are very sad, but know she is now with so many of her loved ones and she and my dad are smiling down on us all. love to you, Barbara Wolfe Lee
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful wife,mother and grandmother.
"May you find rainbows after every storm, May you remember the laughter,Smiles in the the tears"
Terry