Mrs. Mary Renz (Parker) passed away suddenly on July 18, 2024, in Tampa, Florida at the age of 81.

Mary is survived by her son, Leo Renz and her daughter in law Tami Renz, her siblings, Jackie Parker, Catherine Fennell, Margaret Dieckhoff, Ann Smith, Elaine Parker, and Carol Grzybowski, her grandchildren Ashlie Cleaver, Kristin Renz, and Julia Howard, along with her Great Grandchildren Maddox and Millie Cleaver, Lily and Zoey Tillman, Levi Howard and Elijah Lindenschmidt. She is preceded in death by her parents Anna and Everette Parker, her brother Tom Parker, her husband Leopold Renz and her daughter Helen Renz.
Mary was born on May 8th, 1943, in Queens, New York. She graduated from Grover Cleavland High School in 1961. She married Leopold Renz, an honorable Marine, in 1964 after meeting at a local movie theater. After moving to East Brunswick, New Jersey, Mary began working for East Brunswick High School as a guidance secretary. The couple welcomed two children into their home, her son remembers her as a kind, patient and driven mother who lived for her family.

Mary was accomplished at her job as a guidance secretary where she retired after almost 30 years of service. She was a generous individual who loved helping her family and friends in need. Mary enjoyed shopping, drinking coffee (especially if it was Starbucks), and spending time with her grandchildren and taking them on adventures. She also enjoyed butterflies and gardening. Mary was an active and dedicated member of her community who touched many peoples lives.

A mass is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday August 16th at Resurrection Catholic Church, 6819 Krycul Ave, Riverview, FL 33578 with a funeral to follow at Sarasota National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Mary's life.