Mary A (Walsh) Scharfe, of Huntley, formerly of Chicago, Norridge and Palatine, passed away peacefully Tuesday December 29 2020. A funeral mass will be celebrated Friday January 8th at 10 AM at St Mary's Catholic Church 10307 Dundee Rd, Huntley. Visitation will be Thursday Jan. 7th from 5 to 8PM at DeFiore Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Rd-Huntley and from 9AM to 10 AM one hour before church. Burial will be at St Mary's cemetery. Memorials may be directed to St Mary's parish.
Mary was born August 12 1935 in Chicago, the daughter of Thomas and Ann (Fitzgerald) Walsh.
She was a proud graduate of Immaculata girl's catholic HS, class of '53 where she met many lifelong friends. She was a devoted wife, nurturing mother and homemaker who had quite a successful run as an executive secretary.
Mary has been a long-time member and officer of the Sun City Celtic Club promoting Irish heritage and traditions through fun social events.
She married Pat Scharfe on November 27, 1954 whom she had met at a dance and fell over the moon in love with, they went on to enjoy dancing and being in the company of many dear friends for decades to come. Always best friends, they travelled often and shared a love for their two favorite movies "The Quiet Man" and "An Affair to Remember", both of which idealized their romantic lives together, and now that they are reunited "the best is yet to come.
Always up for a gathering, she had a quick wit and natural conversational way and was proud of all the Irish inside her. She'll be sorely missed by so many, until we meet again.
She is survived by her children Peggy (Phil) Tufts, Patrick T Scharfe, Jim (Cindy) Scharfe, nine grandchildren, Patrick (Summer) Phil (Katie) Shannon (Orrin) Jim (Gouthami), Michael (Mary) Jamie (Matt),Jimmy (Melissa) , Patrick and Tiffany. six great grandchildren, Porter, Philip III, Sadie, Angelo, Kaylie and Wyatt.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Patrick and by her sister Patricia.
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MICKEY WAS A WONDERFUL NEIGHBOR AND ALWAYS HAD A SMILE AND A HAPPY FACE. SHE WILL BE MISSED.
Rest in peace , Mickey. John Garino
A grand lady. Irish thru and thru. Had some great St Patrick day’s parties. Mickey will be missed buy those who knew her.
Patrick, Peggy, Jimmy, Cindy and family. Very sorry for your loss she was always so kind to me. She was a wonderful person. Johnny and Linda
She will be remembered for her commitment to the Celtic Club, her involvement with her neighbors in Atwood Landing and her desire to make life fun. She will be missed!
I am very sorry to hear that cousin Mary has died . She is the last of the first cousins on the Walsh family side. She was always very kind generous and full of fun . I have fond memories of the times that I met her both in Chicago and in Ireland . My condolences to you .and all her extended family. May she rest in peace .
Thank you for sharing the beautiful story of Patrick Tufts' Grandma Mickey's life! Very moving! Sad for all of you, as you will surely miss her, but thankful that she is with the LORD! God bless and comfort you all!!!!
We will miss Mickey's outgoing spirit and love of people and parties. Her willingness to entertain at home, reach out to newcomers and ask for help when she needed it were rare strengths and good examples to all. Thank you, Mickey, for loving us and sharing your examples of hope for the future.
Mickey will be remember for her love of life. She was always looking for new adventures in living. Beautiful smile, and happy eyes. Mickey was always fun to be with. She will be missed.
We are very sorry to hear about Mary's passing. Thinking of you all x
Our condolences on the passing of Mickey. We pray she rests in peace.
I just found out about Mickey's death. My heart is breaking. Had so much fun with her at the Celtic Club, our Irish lunches and so much more. She will be greatly missed by me and many. So sorry I didn't know about it, as I would have definitely attended her mass. May you RIP my friend. My sympathy to all her family, she talked about her grandchildren often.