WE REMEMBER

Sr. Marian Cecilia Schneider
(Tenorship at St. Agatha ended in 1964
as Head Administrator) 

Sister Cecilia Schneider, dedicated Sister of Charity for 72 years, educator, administrator, acknowledged leader in the field of child welfare, visionary and mentor to many, entered into eternal life on October 4, 2007. After several years in education, Sister Cecilia earned a Masters Degree in Social Work from Catholic University of America and began her life's work of 40 years in the field of child welfare, serving as Administrator at St. Agatha Home in Nanuet and Saint Joseph's Hall in Brooklyn.

This was followed by 22 years at the New York Foundling Hospital as Executive Director, serving New York City's poorest children and families. Sister Cecilia retired in 1988 and continued as a volunteer until 2006. Beloved daughter of the late Mary and Eugene, she is predeceased by her sisters Marie and Ruth Schneider, Margaret Stanley and Evelyn Schneider, SC, her brother-in-law John Stanley and nephew Patrick Stanley. She was the loving aunt to John, Eugene and Marianne Stanley and Margaret, Frank, Jessica and Allison Tagliaferro.

Eternal Peace Be Yours, Dear Sr. Cecilia
We Homekids of St. Agatha Home know first hand
The total dedication and love you gave on our behalf
THANK YOU!  We are eternally grateful to you