Our beloved Mother, Wife, and Friend, Mary Margaret Schwartz, left her earthly presence and ascended to Heaven on the morning of January 25, 2018, at the age of eighty, following a forty-two year debilitating battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Although this disease aggressively and unmercifully stole her physical independence, it was unable to destroy her mental acuity, optimism, radiant love and compassion for her family and others, or her everlasting faith and trust in God. She accepted her medical hardship, unrelenting pain and suffering with extraordinary strength, never one to complain about her chronic incurable health condition. Mary saw each day, no matter how burdened, as a gift. Throughout her life, Mary exuded ultimate kindness, sacrifices for others, and always gave thanks to the “Good Lord Jesus for granting her another day.” She enjoyed spending time with her family, praying and talking to her friends. Her positive outlook, dedication and indomitable spirit to carry on left an indelible mark on everyone; Mary was a source of immense inspiration to all who knew her---truly the rising tide that lifted all boats. Mary is greatly loved, missed, and will never be forgotten by her family. Mary resided in Harahan, LA for the last 36 years and before that uptown New Orleans. Mary’s family wishes to express appreciation to Ochsner Doctors William Davis, and Kristin Johnson for their compassionate care, as well as to Father Joseph Tran, St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church, River Ridge, LA. The family also requests that donations be made to any charitable organization dedicated to investigating, and finding a cure for Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Mary is survived by her loving husband Merlin “Mert” P. Schwartz, a marriage that lasted over sixty-two years, daughter Darlene A. Schwartz, and son Merlin “Mert” P. Schwartz, Jr., brother Phillip (Junior) Pravata, sister Lena (Blue) Pravata Norwood, Aunts Lena Messina, Annie Catalanotto, Uncles Paul and Nace Pravata, Cousins John (Johnny) Catalanatte, Carlo and Joseph Bonura, nieces, nephews, and many friends. Mary was preceded in death by her parents Phillip Pravata and Mary Mike Hebert.
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