Nancy A. Schneider

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert who passed away in 1977, and by her youngest son, Scott, in 2021.

Nancy (Maw) was the mother of five children and a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. She leaves behind four children: Robert (73), Patricia (70), Richard (Doc)(72) (wife Helen), Kathy (65), two grandchildren: Heather Bokon (husband Shawn) and Kristin Tucker (husband John), as well as four great-grandchildren: McKenzie (25) (fiancé Will), and Madison (24), Zachary and Zoe Wilkeson (23).

One of the defining acts of her life was her unwavering devotion to caring for her son Scott, who was autistic and nonverbal. She dedicated herself to his care with patience, compassion, and fierce love, embodying the very meaning of a mother’s commitment.

Her family remembers her as a woman of quiet resilience, deep loyalty, and steady love. The legacy she leaves is one of sacrifice, faithfulness, and devotion to those she loved most. Her great-grandchildren will fondly remember the birthday cards that arrived each year like clockwork, a tradition she kept faithfully—even in the last months of her life—quietly reminding them of her love from afar.

She will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her.

Visitation will be held at James Funeral Home, 540 Broadway, Massapequa, NY 11758, US, on March 19, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and again from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

A Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes, 855 Carmans Rd, Massapequa Park, NY 11762, US, on March 20, 2026, from 9:30 am to 10:30 am.

Interment will be held at Long Island National Cemetery, 2040 Wellwood Ave, Farmingdale, NY 11735, US, on March 20, 2026, from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm.