CORINNE (SCHMIEDER) SAPIENZA

Corinne (Schmieder) Sapienza, 85, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on February 21st surrounded by her four children. She will be forever remembered for her love of her children, her family, and her faith. She was born on April 10, 1936, in Ridgewood, NY to the late Walter and Ann Simmons.  She is predeceased by her brother Walter Simmons.  Her life was devoted to her children and service to the church.  Her legacy is one of strength, faith, love, commitment, and her sense of humor.  She is survived by her children Diane T. Macke (Ted); Stephen J. Schmieder (Joanne); Paul F. Schmieder (Dawn); and Susan J. Wittmer (Charles); and grandchildren Paul Schmieder (Melissa), Justin Schmieder (Lauren); Jessica Schmieder (Chris); Kelly Macchio; Nick Schmieder (Shannon); and Nick Macchio (Alexa); Brett Buser; Justin Macke, and her great-grandchildren Ava, Hunter, Harper, Vincenzo, Sophia, and Giana. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, February 24 at 9:45 a.m., at Our Lady-the Miraculous Medal, Ridgewood, NY.  In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the National Osteoporosis Foundation [www.nchpad.org].