Livonia: At age 90, Marie passed away peacefully on June 22, 2019 at the Conesus Lake Nursing Home in Livonia. She was born in Buffalo, NY to the late Frank and Philomena Botticelli. Marie is predeceased by her husband; Robert W. Sweet and her sisters; Frances Breidenstein and Beatrice Bone. Survived by her children; Deborah Sweet of Phoenix, AZ, Gregory (Marie Lynn) Sweet of Livonia, NY, her sisters; Mildred Hailand of Miami, FL, Gloria Hennessy of Buffalo, NY, Patricia James of Hamburg, NY, her grandchildren Keyon, Aryon, Caleb, Josiah, and Isaac, along with several nieces and nephews.
Her first job was as a secretary at the Iroquois Brewing Company in Buffalo. Late as a stay at home Mom raising two children, she became a real estate agent in the Orchard Park Area. As the wife of Robert, Orchard Park Building Inspector, she traveled to many conferences throughout New York State. She was an artist with both drawing and painting. She enjoyed traveling with her family, spending time with her sisters, and took pride and joy in her home. She especially enjoyed baking and cooking family Italian foods. She showed her love through cooking meals for her family, especially on special occasions. When she came to Livonia, she enjoyed attending Faith Fellowship church.
A Memorial Service will take place on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at 12:15 PM at the Faith Fellowship Church, 5630 Pebble Beach Road in Lakeville, NY with a gathering of food and fellowship to follow. Marie will be interred with her husband in Phoenix, AZ. Memorial Contributions may be made to: Faith Fellowship Church Building Fund or Heritage Christian Services, 275 Kenneth Drive, Suite 100, Rochester, NY 14623 (https://heritagechristianservices.org/donate/). To share a condolence or a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Greg, Marie Lynn and boys – So sorry for your loss. It’s never easy to lose a loved one; especially one who sounds as special as Marie. You are in our thoughts.
So sorry for your loss prayers for your family