Mary Duggan Schappert

Published 2:16 pm Monday, January 31, 2011

Mary Duggan Schappert, age 82, of Rehoboth Beach, Del., died peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011, at the home of her daughter, surrounded by her loving family.

She had a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Mary was born July 5, 1928 in Flushing, Queens, N.Y., daughter of the late William and Katherine (Rowland) Duggan.

Mary lived most of her life in Babylon Village, N.Y. She was a dedicated and loving daughter, mother, wife and grandmother.

For many years she provided administrative support for her husband’s legal practice and also taught French at the Hewlett School in East Islip, N.Y. In 1992, she retired with her husband to Columbus. She spent the last four years living with her daughter, son-in-law and their family in Delaware.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, Joseph M. Schappert. She is survived by her children:

Joseph Schappert, M.D. of Spokane, Wash., Kathy Nichols of Rehoboth Beach, Del., and William Schappert of Lake Lure, N.C.; her son-in-law, Bob Nichols; daughters-in law, Livia DeAngelis Schappert and Vickie Schappert; 11grandchildren; one great -granddaughter and her two dogs.

A memorial service is planned for the spring. She will be interred with her husband, brother and parents in Michigan.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Disease Research, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, Md. 20871.

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Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium of Delaware is assisting the family.