Elisa "Nummy" Schmidt (nee DiMarco) of Glendora, NJ, joined her beloved husband, Lawrence F. Schmidt, in Heaven on July 3, 2020 at the age of 88. Elisa was born to Giovannina and Ercolino DiMarco on December 27, 1931 at her home on Line Street in Camden, NJ. She graduated from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Business School and began working as a legal secretary beginning in the 1950s and retired in 1995. Nummy will be remembered for her selfless, generous, and caring nature, always making sure to feed the birds and stray cats. She will be greatly missed during traditional Italian holidays, most notably Christmas Eve. Her family will always cherish the memories of this feast: the Seven Fishes including two types of bacala , stuffed olives, "fries," spaghetti with and without sardines, her mother's filled biscotti, pizzelles, and "Num Bites." The highlight of Christmas Eve was always a visit from Santa Claus, a tradition that Elisa's husband began when Janis was born. These traditions continue today, but they will not be the same without Nummy. She was also known for keeping an immaculate house with vacuum lines in the rug. Her favorite shows included the Golden Girls and game shows for which she knew most of the answers. Nummy spent Fridays playing cards with her dear card club friends, Marylou Cunningham and Joan May, both of whom she considered family. She and Marylou were avid puzzle-makers, and she even completed two, 1000-piece puzzles in May while battling her illness. During the past few months, Nummy especially enjoyed visits and Face Time calls from her grandchildren and great grandchildren, as these really lifted her spirits. She is survived by her devoted, loving daughter and caretaker, Janis F. Jaworski, and her husband, Joseph J. and their children and grandchildren: Jeffrey L. Jaworski, his wife, Erin, and their son, Jeffrey James; Michael J. Jaworski, M.D., his wife, Briana, and their children, Charlotte Irene and Andrew Michael; Joseph M. Jaworski, M.D., his wife, Jeanette, Esq., and their daughter, Juliana Grace; and Joanne M. Anello, her husband, Rodney, and their children, Nicholas Eric, Joseph Rodney, soon-to-be-born, Elisa Rose, and great granddog and best buddy, Demi. She is also survived by her beloved son, Lawrence G. Schmidt, his wife, Louise, and their children and grandchildren: Lawrence F. Schmidt and his wife, Amber; Jason Schmidt and his son, Jaydon; and Elena L. Schmidt, her fiancé, Anthony Cianfrani and their children, Ava Rae, Anthony Lawrence, and Sonny Joseph. She is pre-deceased by her husband, Lawrence F., her parents, Ercolino and Giovannina DiMarco, her brother, Nino J. DiMarco, her sister, Virginia R. Pichini, her premature infant grandson, Eric Joseph Jaworski, and her canine babies, Tara and Suzie.
There will be a visitation on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, from 8:15am to 10:15am at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, BELLMAWR.
Funeral Mass 11am at Holy Child Parish, St. Teresa RCC.
Entombment Calvary Mausoleum, Cherry Hill.
Family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Elisa's name to Animal Orphanage, 419 Cooper Rd. Voorhees, NJ 08043.
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Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
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Bellmawr, NJ, United States 08031
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Runnemede, NJ 08078
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Condolences to the entire Schmidt and Jaworski Familes
I just learned of your Mom's passing and was deeply saddened. She was such a caring &loving
person who cherished family and always put others first. It was a blessing to have had her in my life so many years ago and I treasure those memories to this day. My Mom and her had exchanged Christmas cards every year including this past year and she is sending her condolences as well. My prayers and thoughts are with you all during this most difficult time.
Phyllis Lutz Sowers
Our condolences to the entire Schmidt & Jaworski Families.
May you find comfort in looking back on all of the beautiful memories that you hold close within your hearts.
Lisa will surely be Loved, Missed & Cherished by many.
Pam & Jim Hogan
“Num”, or “Nummy”, as she was affectionately known, ever since her two-year old grandson coined the nickname for her, had a “heart of gold.” Num would do anything for anyone at a moment’s notice without hesitation. My fondest memories as a kid growing up in Cherry Hill included visiting Num and Pop’s house to play in their big basement, or yard, and also attending frequent holiday gatherings and family parties. One of my favorite recent memories is our quarterly trips to Toyota of Runnemede to drop of my car for an oil change and grab a quick bite to eat at the Philly Diner. You could feel comfortable talking to Num about almost any topic. She was a wise old sage in her later years! Today I am comforted knowing she is in a much better place looking down proudly from Heaven, along with a Pop, on her many family and friends. May you Rest In Peace, Num. The world is a lesser place today without you in it, but such a better place when you were a part of it. Your loving Grandson, Jeffrey
When Lisa closed her eyes here on Earth and opened them in Heaven, her beloved larry was there waiting for her with open arms.
Now THEY get to spend an Eternity together in Heaven...We Are Left Here With Our Broken Hearts And Beautiful Memories!
Larry's "Lill" is Home!
With our deepest sympathy to the Schmidt & Jaworski Families
Eloise & Mario
Among the many years of memories including all the times she helped my father and our family, for which I have always been grateful, the memory which has always stuck in my mind was Elisa and I working side by side nailing down the floor boards in the house she built on Central Ave racing to see who could put the nails in faster. Boy was it hot! Rest in peace.
I remember Aunt Lisa as a kind, intelligent woman, thoughtful and humble and upbeat. Even if she was angry about something, her words were still soft-spoken and calm. I remember her as being supportive of her family. Personally I always looked forward to her company and how she made me feel welcome.
Thank you for being a positive and memorable part of my life, Aunt Lisa!
Beyond heartbroken over my grandmother “Nummy” losing her battle to cancer. Life won’t be the same without her. She was the best Nummy.
I can take comfort in knowing she is not suffering anymore. I can also take comfort in knowing that I visited her as much as possible during this last year... being there for her when she had her grueling surgery and visits to the hospital almost every day including spending holidays with her there, visiting her in rehab almost every day she was there, and then visiting her at least weekly, sometimes more, when she was home, even during COVID restrictions... shhh. Nothing was going to stop me from seeing her.
When I found out I was expecting, I couldn’t wait to tell Num. As soon as I had my first doctor appointment and heard the baby’s heartbeat, I immediately drove over to Num’s and played the heartbeat for her. She was so excited and happy for Rod and me. She was even more touched and honored when I told her that the baby was going to be named after her.
Nummy will certainly be missed by us and always remembered and loved. I will cherish all the wonderful memories I have of Num. Growing up, we visited Num and Pop a lot and spent a lot of time at their house, which they built. My brothers and I would spend a lot of time shooting pool and playing ping pong in Num and Pop’s basement. Other memories I have are shopping trips with Num and my mom that always ended with a trip to the “girl’s department” for new clothes for me, canning tomatoes, making stuffed olives, making Num Bites, sleepovers, and many Sunday dinners and holiday dinners at her house. I know she will always be watching down on my family.
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