May 18, 1955 - April 27, 2021
Mary C. Sczyrek, 65, passed away on April 27, 2021 in Sarasota, Florida. Mary was born in Newark, New Jersey to John Sczyrek and Rose DeMarco. She grew up in Nutley, NJ before she went on to attend Cedar Crest College, in PA. After graduation, she began a career of social work but wanted to expand on her passion of advocating for others, so she earned her Juris Doctor from Seton Hall Law School and went on to become an attorney of the State of New Jersey. Mary eventually moved to Florida, to be closer to family and enjoy the sunshine and weather, with her daughter. She spent the last thirty years living between Venice, Florida and Sarasota before settling in downtown Sarasota to enjoy her retirement. Mary always cherished her times down in Captiva Island, on the beach with her daughter, Mara, shopping for bargains and family get-togethers that always involved a good bottle of wine and some cheese.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Mara Brown (Scott) of St. Petersburg, FL; brother, Joseph Sczyrek (Sarah) of Morristown, NJ; sister Judith Gregorsky (Tom) of Springbrook, PA; and brother, Stanley Sczyrek of Palm Coast, FL.
Mary will be remembered for her keen wit and legal expertise, her big heart for her family and traditions and especially for all those she loved the most, including Lucy, her dog and Henry, her cat. Her recent diagnosis sadly took her from her family's lives too soon, and she will be greatly missed by all.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. On Friday, May 14, 2021, a funeral mass will be held 10:00 AM at St Martha Catholic Church, 200 N Orange Ave, Sarasota FL 34236 followed by visitation from 12:00 to 2:00 P.M. at Robert Toale & Sons Funeral Home at Palms Memorial Park, 170 Honore Ave., Sarasota FL 34232. (941) 371-4962
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