Mary Helen Tressler
June 28, 1928 - September 15, 2018
Placentia CA
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Mary Helen Tressler
June 28, 1928 - September 15, 2018
Placentia CA
Obituary
Mary Helen Tressler, who was 90 years old, passed peacefully to life eternal on September 15th2018 and resided in Placentia, California. She was a devoted woman of faith and a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was raised in a traditional Italian family in Pennsylvania with her parents, Henry & Elizabeth and her siblings, Anthony, Benny, Dorothy Jean and Catherine Anne. She met her husband James while he was on leave during WW II and they have been married and shared over 70 years of life together raising their children and volunteering their time, talent and treasure at various Catholic parishes throughout Orange County after they left Pennsylvania in 1957 and came west so her husband could pursue new opportunities to support their growing family.
Mary’s faith and belief as a Catholic was not simply a Sunday activity but was the core of what she was and what she lived. Raising four boys was not easy but she did not accept any excuse for not gathering in the evening after dinner to pray the rosary or during Lent to also have “silent time”. Although she was small in size make no mistake she was larger than life when it came time for her sons, whom she deeply loved, to be corrected, disciplined or the famous, “wait till your father comes home and I tell him”.
What made Mary extraordinary to those who knew her was the ability she had to make the ordinary special whether by her smile, her touch, her words or her faith. As she has touched us all by her life and her legacy of faith may we also remember her in our love and with our prayers.
Mary is survived by her devoted husband, James W Tressler Sr.; her sons James Jr., Robert (Sally), Dennis and Richard (Sheryll); her grandchildren, Nicole (Zack) Jukam, Alisha, Brian, Brandon & Drew (Kimberley) and great grandchildren, Haley, Barrett and Dillion. She is also survived by her brother Benny and his wife Flo, as well as 5 nieces, 12 nephews, 11 great nieces and 17 great nephews.
Vigil Service
- Date & Time: September 23, 2018 (2:00 PM)
- Venue: O'Connor Mortuary
- Location: 25301 Alicia Parkway Laguna Hills, CA 92653 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (949) 581-4300
Funeral Mass
- Date & Time: September 24, 2018 (8:30 AM)
- Venue: St. Timothy Catholic Church
- Location: 29102 Crown Valley Parkway Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (949) 249-4091
26 responses to Mary Helen Tressler
Denise (Bell) Picciafoco says:
September 21, 2018
Dear Uncle Jim and family
Our entire family is saddened to hear about the passing of Aunt Mary. Seeing her photo in this obituary, I can’t believe how much she looks like my mom. Aunt Mary has led an incredible life and she is blessed to have had such a wonderful family. Hopefully she and mom will reconnect in heaven. We are sending our love and prayers to you and your family from Pittsburgh.
All Our Love,
The Bell Family
Fr. Henry says:
September 21, 2018
James, I am truly sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. You and I know that Mary being such a nice, kind and loving person with such a good heart, she is now in a better place. She is now in the presence of God. She was a women of faith who attributed many blessings in her life to the hand of God. Her faith sustained her throughout her life. She believed in Jesus and now Jesus is welcoming her in heaven. She trusted in Jesus and now Jesus is embracing her and welcome her back. May she rest in peace.
May our Lord bless and comfort you and all your family during this time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences. God bless you, Fr. Henry
Javier Cortes says:
September 21, 2018
James, I am deeply saddened by your mothers death. My hope is that the memories of the times you spent together comfort your soul and ease your pain.
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Nicole Tressler says:
September 21, 2018
To my sweet Nana – you were and will always be real life angel. You have made me who I am in so many ways and for that I am forever in debt to you. I know you will continue to watch over me and Zach[Jack]. You were the light in my life and you are now my light above.
Terry says:
September 21, 2018
James,
I’m very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. May God comfort you and your family at this difficult time and in the future. My prayers are with you and your family.