Jean Schaffer

Jean Schaffer, of Levittown, died on Friday, April 8, 2011 at Chandler Hall in Newtown. She was 77. Mrs. Schaffer was born and raised in Bristol Borough. She was a graduate of Bristol High School Class of '51 and was active with the Alumni Association. Mrs. Schaffer was an original Levittown homeowner residing in Middletown Township since 1955. It was in 1955 that she married her beloved Harold Schaffer. She met Harold at Farruggio's Express in Bristol where she has been employed since 1952. She was dedicated to her work and her work ethic was surpassed by none. Her coworkers at Farruggio's say "she was like a mother to everyone of us who ever heard her voice, saw her smile or felt the true love she has for all of us. She made you want to be the best at what you were doing. She fought the fight and wants us all to learn from her examples." While viewing an x-ray of Jean's chest a doctor informed her family that she had a large heart. He had no idea how right he was. She had friends and a huge extended family everywhere she went, whether it was at work, church, around town or during her weekends in Atlantic City. Daughter of the late Alexander and Rose Passanante Conca, Mrs. Schaffer was the mother of Sherry A. Schaffer of Falls Church, VA and Marcy A. and her husband Al Pallante of Langhorne. She was always very proud of her daughters and was especially fond of her only grandson, Anthony Pallante. She was especially happy spending time with Anthony and would always guide him with advice for making the best decisions concerning his future. She will be sadly missed by her brother Alexander V. Conca of Bristol; her sister Joyce and her husband Jim Mule' of Ewing, NJ and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, April 16th from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. at Queen of the Universe Church, 2443 Trenton Rd., Levittown where her funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Rite of Committal will follow in Newtown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chandler Hall Hospice Care, 99 Barlcay St., Newtown, PA 18940.