Obituary of Genevieve Schwendel

Genevieve (Gensie) Schwendel

Genevieve was born in New York City October 13, 1923. She was preceded in death by her father William Marr, mother Lily Robson Marr, sister Violet (Sally) Powell and husband Paul Schwendel. She is survived by her children Christine Schwendel, Frederick (Zadia) Schwendel, William Schwendel, Stephen Powell, and Pauline (Richard) Kelly; and grandchildren Lauren (Joshua) Schwendel-Goldberg, Lindsay Schwendel, Meaghan Kelly, Alyssa Kelly, Hannah Kelly and Paul John (PJ) Schwendel.

Prior to her marriage to Paul, Genevieve followed in the footsteps of her parents in the entertainment field, performing with her sister and her cousin Pat in their singing trio and later as a singer and dancer with various entertainment companies. She also obtained a nursing license and worked as private duty nurse.

Most importantly, Gensie is remembered for her devotion to God and to her family. She lived every day with a deep faith in God and her constant prayers for everyone. Gensie raised five children and then spent many years as the primary caregiver for her mother Lily, mother-in-law Emma, great-aunt Violet, and her husband Paul, in addition to her role as grandma/babysitter.

Combining faith in God with service to others, Gensie provided a stellar example of how we should all aspire to live our lives.

In lieu of flowers, you may send a memorial donation to the EWTN Catholic Network:

Eternal Word Television Network
5817 Old Leeds Road
Irondale, AL, 35210

(www.ewtn.com)

Gensie would also most appreciate you to remember her by including her in your prayers or by having a Mass said in her memory.

In Repose Thursday, April 25, 2019 from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.with evening prayer service. Funeral Mass will be Friday, April 26, 2019, 10:00 A.M. at St. John XXIII Catholic Church 16800 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, Florida 33027 followed by burial at Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery in Doral, Florida. If you plan on attending the funeral, please come to the Funeral Home at 9:00 A.M. or go diretly to the Church at 10:00 A.M. Arrangements by Joseph A. Scarano Pines Memorial Chapel 9000 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024.