Elvira was born on November 16, 1925, in Buffalo, NY, and passed peacefully at the age of 86 at her home in Mason, OH. The youngest of five siblings, her family moved to Passaic, NJ, in her early childhood. She married Edward C. Petz on February 26, 1949, and they initially rented a home in East Paterson, NJ, before buying property and building a home in Wayne, NJ, in 1956. They resided in Wayne for 46 years, with summers at Ocean Beach, NJ, except for the 16 years they were 'snowbirds' in West Palm Beach, FL. Elvira's death was preceded by her husband, Edward in September 2001, after 52 years of marriage. They were active members in the early foundation and building of Our Lady of the Valley RC Church and School, where Edward's high school friend, Fr. James Rugel, was the founding parish priest. Elvira was a stay-at-home Mom who spent time sewing, participating in OLV activities, leading Brownie, Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops and entertaining at the family 'swim club' in her backyard on summer weekends! Always focusing on the positive, she had the ability to create a party with whomever and wherever she was! She is survived by daughter Alice (Randall) Petz Clipson and son Gregory (Teri) Petz, she was the grandmother of Jeremy (Rachael) Clipson, Matthew (Amy) Clipson, Kevin Petz and Kelly Petz, great-grandmother of William A., Abby P. and Henry M. Clipson, sister of Faye Rothwell and the late John Amico, Mary Cannata and Theresa Weiler. Visitation at Mueller Parker Funeral Home, 6791 Tylersville Road, Mason, OH 45040 on Wednesday, June 6 from 2-4 and 5-7 PM. Visitation at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, 630 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ 07470 on Friday, June 8 from 9:00 AM until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM. If desired, memorials may be sent to VITAS Innovated Hospice, 11500 Northlake Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45249. To send a condolence, visit www.muellerparker.com Mom, I love you, and tried my best to keep you healthy and happy... You were shopping buddy, my best/worst critic, my therapist, my confidant, my voice of reason, my sounding board, my party consultant, and MY BEST FRIEND ! I will miss you SO MUCH... there will be a huge whole in my heart ... Alice Dear Alice, Aunt Vee is finally at peace. It was a long hard struggle for all of you. I have so many wonderful memories of her. I used to ride my bike down Willow Street and visit her at her house. It was the most beautiful and warm home that I was ever in. Aunt Vee loved me very much and was always so happy to see me. She would let me help her fold the clothes or get things for her. I'd set the table in the cute dining room. She had the neatest dining set- knotty pine and a bench to allow more people to sit around the table. The fireplace in the living room was the first one I had ever seen. Aunt Vee bought these neat blocks of wax that had bits of metal in them. When they were thrown in the fire, the flames turned all different colors dancing up the flue. I could sit and stare for hours at their magic. One time Aunt Vee and I went to the corner shop on Rt. 4 and she had a banana split. She asked me not to tell my mother because she wasn't supposed to eat sweets when she was pregnant. I still haven't told my mom. Aunt Vee was so creative- she could make anything!!! I remember her crocheting that beautiful rug of many colors with the big wooden hook. No one else could have had that much patience to finish it! One time when I was visiting, it started to rain so hard!!!! How was I to get home without getting soaked? She made a raincoat out of plastic for me and I peddled home up Willow Street. When Aunt Vee and Uncle Ed moved to the country, our trips were magical. We would wind our way through unknown towns and streets to get to the country. The custom made house was so wonderful with neat sliding doors in the kitchen that could close it off from the living room and dining room. The same welcoming dining set was there for us to celebrate Thanksgivings with so many people. So many memories of that wonderful place- the backyard with the babbling brook and the huge oak tree that we sat under to peel the "stolen" corn and the wild burdock (our hands would get stained from the green strings that were removed).- the corn, the sausage, the "cardoon",the big beautiful tomatoes fresh off the vine, the london broil (Aunt Vee had a magical way to prepare and cut it in such thin slices!)-and of course the smell of the coffee and a delicious cake that Aunt Vee made. I remember how your parents and you welcomed Steve and enjoyed him and invited him into your house. I also remember you and Gregory growing up- the pool, the "woody", fixing cars, your long hair, your deep big brown eyes. Aunt Vee could put on a show, flirt, talk Chinese, and giggle- after all, she was the baby of the family. Aunt Vee was with me when Mom had her heart attack and she had the good presence of mind to tell me to give her an aspirin while I got lost looking for Dr. Rasa's office on the wrong street. I'll never forget when I walked into her house and she was sitting on the couch and said "I was waiting for you" and I proceeded to take her to the emergency office on Hamburg Tpk.to find out that she needed to be admitted into the hospital!!! She sure took me to some special places. Thanks for all the memories, Aunt Vee!!!! She was the prettiest of all the Amico girls and by far the kindest. I will miss her. See you on Friday. Love, Marietta
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