Obituaries

Mary was a resident of White Lake Twp., for 38 years, formerly of Highland Park, MI for 50 years.

She was a devoted wife and mother and for eight years she worked as a teacher’s aide for Highland Park Public Schools.

Mary was the cherished matriarch of a large and loving family. She was a former member of St. Benedict Parish in Highland Park and a current member of St. Perpetua parish in Waterford. She was involved with the Cub Scouts, The Christian Mother’s Association and at one time held office in the PTA.

She married Henry P. Zoch on May 13, 1939 and shared sixty years of marriage until his death on August 4, 1999.

Dear mother of Joseph (Bonnie), Roseanne Ruehlen (Larry) and the late Francis (Patricia). Also survived by six grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Sister of Joseph Bruno. Sister-in-law of Carlo Rossi. Godmother and aunt of many nieces and nephews, including Carla, Paula, Gary, Lucy Ann and Jimmy.

Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (btwn 13-14 Mile), Tuesday 3-8p.m. Prayers 7p.m.

Funeral Mass Wednesday 10:30a.m. at St. Perpetua Church, 134 Airport Rd., Waterford. Visitation begins at church 10a.m.

Family suggests memorials to St. Benedict Church, 60 Church St., Highland Park, MI 48203.