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- Janette Schiesser, 76, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on April 16, 2021 at her residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Angelo P. and Domenica M. (Pitrone) Ruggiero.
Janette attended local schools and graduated from Madonna High School in 1962 and Rosary Hill College in 1967, receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Janette was employed at Tops Market where she met her husband, Richard. On August 5, 1967, she married Richard J. Schiesser at St. Joseph’s Church. Mr. Schiesser predeceased her on November 23, 2020. Janette was employed as a School Teacher during the 1960’s with the Niagara Falls Board of Education and at St. Peter's Catholic School in Lewiston during the 1980’s teaching Middle School Science.
Janette was very talented and creative. She started and owned Just Stitchn’ Craft business for over 35 years, where her work was displayed in many craft shows and consignment shops. Later in life she became a Stampin Up Consultant, where she taught various classes and card crops. Many relationships were developed throughout all of these opportunities.
Janette’s life centered around her family. She loved spending time and traveling with her family. She was an avid parent volunteer throughout her children's school years. She enjoyed taking sports excursions with her husband. Her husband, children and her grandchildren were the focus of her life.
She is survived by her children, Maria (Danny) D’Antonoli, Denise Schiesser, and Daniel (Diana) Schiesser; her grandchildren, Kayleigh Schiesser, Emma D’Antonoli, Jacob Schiesser, Grace D’Antonoli, Ana Schiesser; her sister, Angela Ruggiero, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband of 53 years, she was predeceased by her brother, Frank (Louise) Ruggiero.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 23 from 4-7 P.M. at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL. Janette’s Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 11:00 A.M. at St. Vincent de Paul Parish at Prince of Peace Church, 1055 N. Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304. Everyone please assemble at church. A live stream of the service can be seen on the St. Vincent de Paul Parish – Niagara Falls Facebook Page. Entombment in St. Joseph Cemetery will be held on July 3, 2021 following a celebration of life. If desired, memorial offerings may be made to Heart, Love and Soul of Niagara Falls, 939 Ontario Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14305. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
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Abt 1945 - 2021 (~ 76 years)