Obituary of Marie J. Gommer

Marie "Scotty" Gommer passed away on April 25, 2017. She was born on October 3, 1926 to Jennie (Critelli) and Dominick Scozzafava of Haverstraw, NY. Marie attended St. Peter's School and graduated from Haverstraw High School in 1944. She was a lifelong parishioner of St. Peter's Parish and a member of the "Catholic Daughters of the Americas". She was a member of St. Gregory's Seniors and did volunteer work at the Marian Shrine. Marie was a long time volunteer at the Haverstraw Brick Museum, serving on the Board of Trustees. Marie married George "Bud" Gommer at a nuptial mass in St. Peter's church on April 19,1952. He predeceased her in 1995. She is also predeceased by sister Phyllis Sebastian in 2010 and brother Joseph Scozzafava in 2014. Survivors include a daughter, Kathy Carattini and husband Darryl of Carlisle, PA, grandchildren Amy Carattini and husband John Maniha of Frederick, MD; Andy Carattini and wife Nicole and great grandchildren Sophia and Chase of Dunnellon, FL. Also surviving are daughter Susan Carattini and husband Dwight and grandchildren Patrick and Christopher of Battle Creek, MI. She is additionally survived by many nieces, nephews as well as grand nieces and grand nephews. She was a beloved member of the whole family. There will be a Family Visitation from 8:30-9:30AM, May 5, 2017 at T.J. McGowan Sons Funeral Home in Haverstraw. The funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:00AM at St. Peter's Church followed by a graveside service at St. Peter's Cemetery. A luncheon will be held at the Gilmor Sloane House at Stony Point Center, 17 Cricketown Rd. after burial. Donations in Marie's name may be made to the Haverstraw Brick Museum in lieu of flowers.