Melissa L. Smith “Missi”, 69 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday (February 19, 2025) at United Memorial Medical Center.
She was born April 11, 1955 in Batavia, NY, a daughter of the late Richard and Doris Sauter Schildwaster.
Missi was a graduate of Notre Dame High School where she followed in her mothers footsteps and started working for the Williams Law Firm in Batavia. Upon having her children, she switched places and became a stay at home mom to care for her family. She was very involved at St. James Episcopal Church with the Prayer Shawl Ministry, choir, dementia respite, pie baking and fund raising. She enjoyed to knit and crochet, but her pride and joy was her family, especially her grandson Dominic. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Survivors include her husband, Robert J. Smith Jr. of Batavia. Daughters, Amy (Peter) Celentano of Bergen, Megan Hausler of Maine and Kelsey Smith of Pennsylvania. Cherished grandson, Dominic. Brother, Scott (Judy) Schildwaster of Batavia. Nieces and nephews also survive.
She was predeceased by her beloved canine, JoeJoe.
No prior visitation. Family and friends are cordially invited to a Celebration of Life Service on Tuesday (Feb. 25th), 10am at St. James Episcopal Church, 405 E. Main Street, Batavia, NY.
Memorial contributions in her name may be offered to the ministry at St. James Episcopal Church. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.
ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY 14020. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.
