Jean D. Dooley

January 3, 1922 - September 14, 2014

Jean D. Dooley, 92, formerly of South Bend, IN passed away at 6:55 PM Sunday, September 14, 2014 at the Grace House of Lake Travis in Bee Cave, Texas. Jean was born on January 3, 1922 in Buffalo, New York to the late Valentine C. and Mary B. (Grzelka) Szwanka. She served as a Compliance Audit Officer for 20 years at M&T Bank in Buffalo, New York, before retiring in 1988. Following her retirement, she moved to the South Bend area, coming from Snyder, New York. While residing in this area, she attended Saint Monica Catholic Church, Mishawaka. Jean was also a member of the Third Order of Saint Dominic; and a member of the Emmaus Catholic Parish in Lakeway, Texas. Jean is survived by her son, Roger (Carol) Dooley of Austin, Texas; grandchildren, Alicia (Daniel Rappaport) Dooley, Brian (Brooke Lechlitner) Dooley; great grandchildren, Andrew and Owen Rappaport; and sister, Eleanor Ferraro of Williamsville, New York. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Saint Monica Catholic Church, 222 W. Mishawaka Ave., Mishawaka, IN 46545. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka. Friends may gather with the family from 6:00-8:00 PM Friday in Palmer Funeral Home-River Park, 2528 Mishawaka Ave, South Bend and one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Queen of Peace Ministries, 1112 N. Saint Peter Street, South Bend, IN 46617.