Mary Elizabeth Rich Obituary
We bid farewell to Mary Elizabeth Rich (Rochester, New York), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 26, 2026 at the age of 84. Mary Elizabeth touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Rich and Mary Crough; her brother Peter "Pete" Rich; her brother-in-law Jerome P. O'Neill; and her great-nephew Jonathan Snitzer.
She is survived by: her sister Kathy O'Neill; her sister-in-law Janet M. Rich; her nieces and nephews, Ellen Rich (Eric Snitzer), Sara Lincoln (Erik), Jerome J. O'Neill, Jason Rich (Amy) and Emily O'Neill (Brian Hansen); her great-nieces and great-nephews, Rachel, Elliot, Zoe Snitzer, Mikayla, Brooke Lincoln, Jason, Lauren, Emerson Rich, Matthew and Sam Hansen; and her friends, Carolyn Dick, Mary Jane Cummings, Carolyn Meisenzahl, Annie Ford, Joe Egnaczak, Soon and Dan Pollet. She is also survived by sister, aunt, caregiver to her pets, and nurse.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Pet Pride of NY https://www.petprideny.org(Pet Pride of New York, Cat Sanctuary and Adoption Center), 19th Ward Community Cats https://19wca.org(19th Ward Community Cats) or a charitable organization of your choice.
