Fairfielder Mildred Schweitzer Passes, Age 84
Fairfield, CT -- Mildred Jane Schweitzer, age 84, of Fairfield, beloved wife of 60 years of James A. Schweitzer, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at St. Vincent's Medical Center.
Born in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of the late Gilbert and Gertrude Krut, she had been a Fairfield resident for over 20 years. Jane was a graduate of Mount Lebanon High School in Mount Lebanon, PA and received a Bachelors of Arts degree from Duquesne University. She was secretary to the Chief Legal Council at the Jones and Laughlin Steel Company in Pittsburgh, and after moving to Connecticut, was employed by the University of Bridgeport retiring as Administrative Assistant to the President. Jane taught English as a second language in Bridgeport, Fairfield and Essex, was an active volunteer and caretaker for Hospice in Essex and up until her passing, was a volunteer along with her husband in the short stay unit at St. Vincent's Medical Center.
Survivors include five sons, John Schweitzer and his wife Cynthia Couphos of Ann Arbor, MI; Paul Schweitzer and his wife Donna of Rockford, IL; David Schweitzer and his wife Kelley Douglass of Weston; Chris Schweitzer of New Haven; and Daniel Schweitzer of Nashua, NH; a daughter, Marybeth Gondoly and her husband Stephen of Bethel; nine grandchildren; a sister, Ellen Jane Marinucci of Houston, TX and several nieces.
A celebration of Jane's life will be held Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, Bridgeport with the Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Mark Hahneman, Rector, officiating. A reception will immediately follow the service. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Episcopal Church, 768 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06604. For information or to sign an online guest register please visit www.SpearMillerFuneralHome.com