Emily Mary Loncaric Switzer
May 7, 1924 ~ February 22, 2022
Emily Mary Loncaric Switzer died February 22, 2022 at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Francis Switzer, and daughter of the late Valentin and Marija Loncaric; mother of Mary Breed (Jerry), Joseph Switzer (Molly), Michael Switzer (Stephanie), and William Switzer; dear grandmother of Logan Breed (Mary), Brennan Breed (Catherine), Amanda Villapando (Mark), Connor Breed (Kathryn), Mary McDonald (Chris), Emily Patton (Lance), Joseph Switzer III, and Jonathan Switzer; great-grandmother of 14; sister of the late William Loncaric (Marcella). Emily was born in St Louis, where she was devoted to numerous charities, among them, the Fleur de Lis, St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf, the St. Louis Priory Mother’s Club and many events at Villa Duchesne. Our mom made a beautiful and loving home for us, and was a living model for us of her values of cheerfulness, kindness and hard work. Later in life, Emily moved to Virginia to be near family. A Visitation will be held at St. John the Beloved Church in McLean, Virginia, at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2022. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Immediately following the mass, a reception will be held at St. John the Beloved. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org) or Yuma Center in Washington, D.C. (yumadc.org).
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My love to you all as you lose your lovely mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. I am the daughter of Elizabeth Switzer Griesedieck, your Dad’s sister (Aunt Libby). Aunt Emmy was always a sweetheart. Just a lovely, lovely lady. I remember the first time she and Uncle Joe visited our house, before they were married. She was as beautiful as she was sweet. Then visiting their home, after Mary Elizabeth was born. And your Grandma Marija, who didn’t speak English. And Uncle Joe helping me deal with an incorrect motel bill when I was in Miami for spring break. And Uncle Joe playing golf with Bob Hope. And the boys being born. And missing Uncle Joe and Aunt Emmy after they moved to Virginia. I feel totally confident that you took beautiful care of both of them as they grew older. I never doubted that for a moment. Take time to mourn. Take all the time you need. There’s no right way to do it, and no fixed timeline. So take care of yourselves and each other. I’ll be thinking about you, and sending you love and strength. Laurie Griesedieck
Thank you, Laurie, for your loving remembrances of mom. She remained a joyful soul until her last day. We were blessed beyond measure to have her until her 98th year. Many many thanks, Mary Elizabeth