Constance "Connie" Marie (Schintz) Tassia, 77, died peacefully on May 07th, 2020, in Warwick, RI. Connie is survived by her son Samuel James Tassia, of Pawtucket, RI; her daughter Christine Louise Tassia alongside husband Christopher Schluntz of Belmont, MA; her sister Louise Schintz Nelson and brother-in-law Bob Nelson of Lakeside, OR; her sister-in-law Carol Schintz; nieces Anne & Kathy and nephew James. She is preceded in death by her daughter Shin-Ae Tassia of Hope Valley, RI and her brother William Schintz of York, PA, and nephew Zackery of Lakeside, OR.
Connie was born on May 29th, 1942 in York, PA to her loving parents James and Louise (Trimmer) Schintz and was the oldest sister to her siblings, Bill and Louise. She graduated from York Catholic High School in 1960. During her married years, Connie left her hometown of York and moved first to Michigan, then to Maine, and eventually settling in Warwick, RI as she was growing her family. Connie was a beloved mother, a constant caretaker and a kind and compassionate friend to those who had the opportunity to be around her. While she carried a variety of jobs ranging from secretarial work, caretaking and even owning a small children's clothing store; she always let it be known that her life was centered in the raising of her three children: Shin-Ae, Sam and Christine. Connie found much joy in life's simple pleasures, taking walks to Pawtuxet Village and area beaches, drives to the Cape in the summertime, gardening, cooking, time with her family and friends, and the comfort of a dog by her side.
At this time services will be delayed and planned for a later date in York, PA. The family would like to thank the dedicated care workers at the West Shore Health Center for offering such tender care and dignity in Connie's final chapter. In omission of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association at: http://act.alz.org/goto/connie_tassia