Anita Marilyn Schwartz

Anita was born on October 9, 1931, in Baltimore, MD. After moving to Miami when she was 14 years old, she graduated from Miami Senior High School in 1950. She kept her beautiful handwriting throughout her life, putting loved ones and friends in awe. Upon graduation, she was a legal secretary until she and her husband Bob had their first daughter. Anita continued working side-by-side with her husband in his employment endeavors, along with keeping an immaculate home and being the best mother and wife possible. Anita was an avid reader, seamstress, cook and baker. She loved music all her life, especially the great American songbook crooners, pointing out Perry Como as her favorite. In later life she became proficient in the use of a personal computer, enjoyed bingo, klondike and rummikub. She was blessed with several dogs in her life who gave her such unconditional love and devotion.

For the last seven and half years, Anita courageously fought lung cancer (a non-smoker) and the side effects of radiation, never giving up on life. She continued her vitality of life, showing her bravery under fire and being an example to all around her. She will be loved forever in our hearts.

She is survived by her devoted and loving daughters Janice Purpura and Audrey Irban, son-in-law Timothy Purpura who loved and cared for her as his own mother, son-in-law Richard Irban, step grandson and granddaughter Jeff and Anna Purpura, and grand dogs Abby and Murphy. Anita was predeceased by her husband Bob (Robert) Schwartz, husband of almost 70 years, parents Bess and Harry Sherman.