Buffalo News (New York), September 21, 2007, Friday

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Buffalo News (New York)

September 21, 2007 Friday
CENTRAL EDITION

SECTION: LOCAL; Pg. D4

HEADLINE: Suzanne C. Schott, administrative assistant to several unions;
Oct. 21, 1948 -- Sept. 19, 2007

BODY:
Suzanne C. Schott once said: "Although I never entered a career of social work, I feel that I have had opportunities to serve people in many ways at each juncture of my life."

Ms. Schott, who had a long career as an administrative assistant for labor unions, died Wednesday in her Clarence Center home after a lengthy illness. She was 58.

Born in Buffalo, Ms. Schott was a lifelong resident of this area. Attending various colleges part-time, she earned an associate degree in labor relations in 1985 and, in 1999, received a labor studies certificate from Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations.

She was an administrative assistant for Local 17, International Union of Operating Engineers, for 23 years. After that, she did similar work for about five years for District Council 4, Painters and Allied Trades.

Ms. Schott was an officer and member of International Association of Administrative Professionals, formerly known as Professional Secretaries International, Buffalo Chapter. She was named Outstanding Member of the Year in 2001 and Secretary of the Year in 1996.
A parishioner at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Swormville, she was a member of Christ Renews His Parish, a la-dies group.

Survivors include a daughter, Dayna Gaeta; a son, Michael Valenti; two sisters, Roberta Tumiel and Patricia Gar-cia; a brother, Robert Schott Jr.; and her fiance, Michael Stango.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary's Church, 6919 Transit Road, Sworm-ville.