Mary E Bisantz

September 05, 1944 - March 10, 2013

Obituary For Mary E Bisantz

Mary E. Bisantz was born on September 5, 1944 in Buffalo, New York. She graduated from Holy Angels Academy in 1962 and was subsequently awarded the Grey Nuns Distinguished Alumnae Award. A 1966 graduate of DÃ¢â?¬â?¢Youville College, Mary received the Ann Lum Distinguished Alumna Award in 2006. In 1969, Mary was awarded the Juris Doctor Degree at the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School. During her senior year she had the distinction of being the first female editor of SUNY Buffalo Law Review. She was admitted to the practice of law in New York in 1970 and practiced with Brown-Kelly from 1970 to 1972. She was an Assistant District Attorney and worked in The Commission on Judicial Conduct in Albany, New York in 1975. Mary then worked as an Assistant Attorney General of New York in Albany until she was appointed as the United States Administrative Law Judge in Raleigh, NC in 1994. In 1995, she was promoted to the position of Hearing Office Chief Judge. In 1999 she was promoted to the position of Acting Regional Chief Judge in Seattle, Washington. Later that year, Mary was appointed to the position of Deputy Chief Judge in Falls Church, Virginia, serving until 2003, the year she returned to Raleigh, North Carolina. Mary retired at the end of 2006, spending much of her time in Rodanthe, NC, where she owned Homeport Gifts on Hatteras Island. Mary is predeceased by her parents, two brothers and a sister. She is survived by her loving sister Patricia Caldiero and many devoted nieces, nephews and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations to DÃ¢â?¬â?¢Youville College or the Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart are welcome. A memorial service will be held in Buffalo, NY at a later date.

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September 01, 2020

The Gallaghers

Dear Patsy, Anthony and family and Families of Tony and Jack, We are so very sorry for your loss. We all have fond memories of Mary and her warmth, humor and selfless spirit. We will always cherish the wonderful times at Crescent Beach, especially the volleyball games. Our love and prayers to all. Bob And Karen
September 01, 2020

Sharon Peele Kennedy

Sorry to hear of Mary's passing, I enjoyed knowing her at our church, she was quite involved, both her and Tony.
September 01, 2020

Mary Pfeiffer

Thinking of you...offering prayers and love across the miles. May memories of good times shared when the Bisantz clan was together bring smiles and comfort. May God bless you with His peace and love...you now have another guardian angel watching over you. With sympathy... Mary (aka Pfeif)