Mary Ann Schocken, 81, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Halsted-Patrick Funeral Home, 19 North Main Street, Manchester, NY 14504. A Mass of Christian Burial for Mary will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 9, 2026, at St. Dominic Church, 97 West Main Street, Shortsville, NY 14548. Burial for immediate family will follow at St. Rose Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Alzheimer's Association, 435 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14620 or St. Dominic Memorial Fund, 12 Hibbard Ave., Clifton Springs, NY 14432 in memory of Mary,
Mary was born on Friday, December 8, 1944, in Clifton Springs, NY, the daughter of the late John and Ann (Barco) Corino. A lifelong resident of Manchester, she grew up helping out at her family's Italian General Store and Gas station below their home on State Street. She graduated from Manchester High School in 1962, where she met the love of her life, Bruce. Together for over 40 years, they built a beautiful life and family together. Their love was evident in the way they cared for one another, stood by each other, and navigated life side by side.
Mary proudly earned an accounting degree from RBI and initially put it to use working as an accountant. However, what was meant to be a temporary summer job at the local Steak-Out turned into something much more meaningful. Mary stayed for more than 30 years, finding not just a job, but a second family in the coworkers she grew so close to and the loyal patrons she adored. It was the relationships, friendships, and sense of community she built along the way that made Steak-Out so much more than a workplace to Mary.
Above all else, Mary was born to be a mother and, eventually, a grandmother. Caring for others came naturally to her and was truly at the heart of who she was. She had a gentle, nurturing spirit and a generous heart, always putting the needs of others before her own and giving far more than she ever expected in return. Mary had a special way of making everyone feel loved, valued, and important. She was thoughtful and attentive, always taking the time to listen and making those around her feel as though they were the only person in the room. Her kindness, compassion, and unwavering devotion to her family and friends touched countless lives.
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The love Mary shared was felt deeply by all who were fortunate enough to know her and she is always loved and will be forever missed.
Mary will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Laurie (Stephen Perry) Schocken and Kristin Schocken; her grandchildren, Kayli Ann (Austin Ferguson), Jaidyn Lee; Jennifer (Bryant) Lead, and Joshua (Amanda) Perry, great-grandchildren; Stella, Silas, Adam, Bennett, Clark and Daphne. Mary had an extra-special bond with her youngest great grandchild; Cade, who brought her so much joy, especially in her final days. She is also remembered by her sister, Angela Aycock; her brother, James (Jean) Corino; her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Linda (Fred) Libby, Judith Schocken, Louis (Amy) Schocken; and many, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mary was predeceased by her husband Bruce in 2005; a brother; Samuel Corino; brothers-in-law, Earl Aycock and Elliott Schocken; and best friend, Barb Englehart; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Richard (Doris) Schocken.
Please write a memory or condolence to the family by visiting www.halstedpatrickfuneralhome.com.
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