Obituary of Mary F. Fetter

Mary F. Fetter, 94, of Syracuse passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Van Duyn Home surrounded by family. She was born on August 6, 1917 in Rochester to Emma and Joseph C. Fink. Mary was predeceased by her husband William H. Fetter in 1972, her brother Joseph Fink and sisters Emily Kelly and Sister Mary Joan of the Sisters of Mercy, and many friends in Elmira where she and Bill raised their family. During her married life Mary was a homemaker. Following her husband's death in 1972 Mary joined Chemung Valley Savings and Loan Association in Elmira as a teller and retired as a Vice President of the bank many years later. Mary was a Master Certified Bridge Teacher and traveled throughout the world with family and friends on many occasions. Mary is survived by her four children, M. Patricia (Marie) Fetter of Fort Myers, FL, William J. Fetter of Pittsburgh, PA, David H. (Tammy) Fetter of Spring Hill, FL and Jeffrey M. (Anne) Fetter of Syracuse; six grandchildren (Richard Fetter, Kristen Fetter, Jennifer Fetter-Hayes, Joseph Fetter, Daniel Fetter and Sara Fetter) and five great grandchildren. Mary is also survived by many friends on the staff and residents of Van Duyn Home who provided wonderful care and companionship for ten years. Mary is also survived by her best friend and daughter in law Annie Fetter. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 417 S. Orchard Road Syracuse, NY 13219. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY where she will be laid to rest beside her loving husband William. A calling hour will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary's name to St. Charles Borromeo Church Food Pantry.