Susie (Schmoll) Pinna

Sweet Susie was such an adorable little girl, full of energy. She was two years behind me at St. Roch — I was in her brother Ronnie’s class. Although I lost contact with her later on, I met and fell in love with her daughter Liz and her family, and shared so much fun and laughs with them. Bob and I send our prayers and sympathy to all of you. God bless all of you and grant her eternal rest.

Pinna family, I’m so sorry for your loss, you’re mom was a sweet and beautiful lady. I remember many times being at your house on New Jersey talking to her while she was sitting on the front porch, such good times!!! Your family was truly blessed with a mom like her!❤️

Yllka Braja , and family has purchased Eternal Friendship for Susie (Schmoll) Pinna

Ronnie and Rosie, Please accept our condolences and count on our prayers for Susie and your Family.

John Madden and the St. Roch Madden Family

Rick and Maggi has purchased Blooming Sympathy Garden for Susie (Schmoll) Pinna

Hello to you all – it’s Nicole. I came by this page because I’ve been holding Susie and your family in my heart. I wrote a small piece about how she touched my life, and I’d like to share it here.
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How to describe Susie, from the perspective of someone who only knew her a handful of days? She was the bright spot of otherwise rough shifts. Though she was sick, she was always positive and upbeat. I knew whenever I was going into her room that a great conversation awaited me.
She handled her condition with grace and good humor. When it was clear that her time was drawing to an end, she never once shied away from that fact. She made the incredibly brave decision to approach it head on, and did so with all of the self-possession and elegance of character which marked her as a singular woman. Suzie and I both recognized that at this point in her health journey, we were standing on the line that divides realistic recovery between merely keeping a body alive. She made that choice look so easy, like it was nothing. That’s the kind of heart she had: one that took on life as it was and worked to make the best of it.
The fact that she knew a thing or two about making the best of a situation shone through in everything she did. Her stories she told me were always highlighting the wonders and joys of having a family and being alive on this earth. She did mention a time or two wherein she struggled immensely, but those struggles were always pushed to the background of the narrative so she could keep the focus on what she really loved, which was always the people within the memory.
Even just knowing Susie for six days, it was clear to me that her love and light were so pure and bright that it touched everything she was near. I felt like I met her whole family while I cared for her, and what an example of the light of her spirit they are! I know Susie was an excellent mother, because every single one of her children are outstanding people. They were all just as kind, gentle, funny, upbeat, and wonderful as she was. They showed up for her every day, bringing her gifts, treats, and visits with grandchildren. There was always a rotating door of children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and siblings. They rallied around her and supported her in her vulnerability, carrying her spirit higher. One evening, her daughter and grandson brought in a trove of old photographs to look through with Susie so they could remember old times. I was privileged enough to be shown some of these. What looked back at me through those photos was confirmation of what I already knew – that Susie was a beautiful and caring soul who enriched everyone around her.
Susie even touched me, a nurse who knew and cared for her for only six days. She made my shifts better. My time caring for her felt easy, because it was simply a joy to be in her presence. Ultimately, it came to be that I had the immense honor of assisting Susie in making her last transition. It was one of the most touching experiences of my life. To soak up her light, to help her retain the right to make choices that aligned with her personal philosophy and the way she lived, to fall by chance into her sphere and be allowed to share a deeply personal and intimate time with her… these are gifts that will stay with me in the deepest spaces of my heart and be cherished forever.
Susie was a hell of a woman. We are all lucky beyond measure to have known and loved her.
Thank you for everything, Pinna family.

Our thought and prayers go out to Jim, Angie and family. We are so sorry we missed calling. We did not know until after their fact. Jim, you have been so good to my family and friends. We will be thinking of you.