Constance Szmidt
(nee Tirpak) On November 10, 2017 of Blackwood, NJ. Age 85. Beloved wife of Walt. Devoted mother of Tom, Mike (Kathy), David (JoAnne), and Robert (Jeannie). Loving grandmother of Jen (Ryan), Tim (Jacqueline), Katie (Mike), Emily, Ben (Samantha), Laura, and Lily. Great grandmother of Brooke and Danny. Dear sister of Father Adrian Tirpak and the late Andrew Tirpak (Judy, Debbie, Karen and Steven, decd).
Connie grew up in Glen Lyon, Pa. She attended the University of Pennsylvania and graduated with a degree in nursing. She took deep pride in being a registered nurse, working for many years at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and then later as a school nurse in Gloucester Township, N.J. and Chews Landing, N.J.
Connie was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved spending time with her family, especially summers in Ocean City, NJ with her children and grandchildren.
Connie enjoyed reading books while drinking a good cup of coffee, watching movies, and doing word searches.
We will miss our “Queen Bee” deeply and always remember her kind and loving heart. We will forever treasure the memories we made with Connie.
Connie’s life will be honored and remembered with viewings on Tuesday, Nov. 14th from 7:00-9:00 PM. and Wednesday, Nov. 15th from 9-10 AM at Egizi Funeral Home, 119 Ganttown Rd., Washington Twp. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM at Holy Child Parish/St. Teresa’s RC Church, Runnemede. Interment, St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chews Landing. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.egizifuneral.com
In lieu of flowers, donations in Connie’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 or the Alzheimer’s Association, 3 Eves Drive, Suite 310, Marlton, NJ 08053.
“A Life Well Lived
Is Worth Remembering”