Mary Clare Resetar Stolich
Obituary
Family and friends must say goodbye to beloved Mary Clare Resetar Stolich, who was born in Watsonville on June 9, 1926.
She was the daughter of Peter (Gramps) Battinich and Mary Laptola. Preceded by husbands Michael (Butch) Resetar and Marion Stolich; and brothers Louis Battinch, Peter Battinich, and half-brothers Nick Battinich, Mitchell Battinich, Peter (Longo) Battinich; and half-sister Mary Battinich Rapoza. Proceeded also by her niece Helen Marie Rapoza Girardi, nephews Frank and John Rapoza and great-niece Cheryl Girardi Gardner. She is survived by her niece Anna Mae Rapoza Ronsse, cousin Anthony Buholov, nephew Bob Battinich, great-nieces Sharon Girardi De Luna and Marta Battinich Ramirez, great-nephew Clinton Ronsse and many other great-great-nieces and nephews.
She worked as a telephone operator, a secretary for Watsonville Electric, and an assistant at the medical group in Watsonville. Her and her husbands farmed the Watsonville Area for over 70 years and they enjoyed traveling and family. She was the sweetest lady and always had a compliment for everyone. Mary was a long time member of the Catholic Church. Mary had a special caregiver/companion, Erendira Lopez who was with her until she passed on January 20, 2021. Our family wishes to also thank Bridge Hospice for their dedication and compassion to Mary's care.
Funeral Service was held at St. Patrick's Church in Watsonville on February 3rd at 10:00 A.M. Zoom service link also available. Mehl's Colonial Chapel was entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
In Lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Bridge Hospice, St. Jude's or Shriners.
Published in The Pajaronian · March 17, 2021