Lillian Margaret Schiavone

.Lillian Margaret Schiavone (nee Hogan), loving wife, cherished mother, adored grandmother, and devoted daughter, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2016 from complications of Alzheimers disease. Loving, patient, kind, generous, energetic, and cheerful, Lillian spent her life devoted to family, friends, and community. She was born in Baltimore on July 15, 1932, the fifth of seven children of Albert and Lillian (nee Kelly) Hogan. She was the beloved wife of the late John D. Schiavone and the late Anthony R. Spartana. She is also preceded in death by her precious daughter Julie Anne Schiavone Sparr and dear sisters Catherine Roddy, Audrey Kelly, Mary Goss, and Joan Quinn. She is survived by brothers Albert Hogan of San Francisco, George Hogan of Baltimore; children Kathleen Spartana Attanasio (John) of Dallas, Texas, Mary Barbara Spartana Conticelli (Antonio) of Atlanta, Georgia, Christine Schiavone Waldenmaier (George) of Onancock, Virginia, John J. Schiavone (Deborah) and Paul A. Schiavone (Dolores), both of Baltimore; grandchildren Thomas (Jemima) and Michael Attanasio, Maria and Anthony Conticelli, George and Heidi Waldenmaier, Rebecca, Elizabeth, Joshua, Hannah, and Sarah Schiavone, and Benjamin, Emily, Margaret, and Maria Schiavone; great-grandchildren Jack and Matthew Attanasio, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

The family is especially grateful to caregiver Michelle Burrell for her loving care over the past three years.

When Mark Twain described his mother, he could have been describing Lillian: “My mother had a slender, small body, but a large heart—a heart so large that everybody’s joys found welcome in it, and hospitable accommodation.” Her children have precious memories of long leisurely summers, special birthday celebrations, fabulous beach and camping vacations and joyous Christmases, Easters and Thanksgivings. She continued those traditions for her treasured grandchildren, who adored their Grammy. A cherished yearly highlight was the family trip to Bethany Beach, where most of the family spent the week together, all under one roof! Lillian, as usual presided over it all. She traveled far and wide to attend baptisms, communions, confirmations, graduations, weddings, plays, recitals, sporting events, and birthdays.

After raising six children, she received her A.A. degree and worked as an administrative assistant. She sang in St. Joseph’s Church Choir for many years, ran the St. Joseph chapter of the St. Vincent DePaul Society and volunteered weekly at Beans & Bread and Sarah’s Hope.

Always eager to lend a hand, she lovingly helped care for her Mom, Mother and Father-in- Law in their final years. Most importantly, she was the primary caregiver for her beloved husband for 3 1/2 years after he suffered a severe stroke. She was a constant source of love and comfort as he adjusted to his new life and recovered some of his abilities.

Lillian had a very close group of friends that had been together since her late teens. She played bridge biweekly with some of the ladies from that group and vacationed with them for many years. She cherished these friends and had many fond memories of the times they spent together. She love to sing, read, play Bridge, play board games and Charades, take trips to the Ocean, attend Unit parties and go camping.

Friends may call at Schimunek Funeral Home, 9705 Belair Rd., Nottingham, MD. 21236, on Friday, November 18th from 3:00-7:00 PM, concluding with a Christian Wake service from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 19th at St. Joseph Catholic Church (Fullerton), 8420 Belair Rd., Baltimore, MD. 21236 at 9:30 am. Internment immediately following the mass at St. Joseph Church Cemetery, located behind the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Julie Sparr Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Catholic Family Foundation, 320 Cathedral St., Baltimore, MD 21201.