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Mary Kaylakie Obituary

KAYLAKIE, MARY ELIZABETH, 85, - of Pleasantville, (formerly of Atlantic City), passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2008 at Our Lady's Residence where she had resided for the past seven years. Born on September 16, 1922 in Atlantic City Mary was a graduate of Holy Spirit High School and the New Jersey College of Business. She was a long time Secretary to the Victor Tort Law Firm. Mary Kaylakie is predeceased by her husband John. Surviving her are; her sister Helena Berglund of Atlantic City; her two sons: William Kaylakie and his wife Marcia of Austin, Texas and Mark Kaylakie and his wife Diane of Egg Harbor Township; two grandsons: Christopher Kaylakie of Austin, Texas and Kevin Kaylakie and his wife Crystal of Austin, Texas and step-grandson Bennett. The Funeral Mass for Mary Elizabeth Kaylakie will be Celebrated 10:00am Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, California and Atlantic Avenue, AC. Friends may call from 9:00am at the Church. The Rite of Committal will be offered at Laurel Memorial Park, Pomona, following Mass. Arrangements by the Gormley Funeral Home LLC, AC.

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Published by The Press of Atlantic City on Aug. 26, 2008.

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Bonnie Corna

August 26, 2008

OUr deepest sympathy to you all. An angel has been sent to heaven to watch over all of you.
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valeria marcus

August 26, 2008

I worked with Mary at Victor Tort's firm for four years in high school Mary was the one of the sweetest person in the office, I am so sorry for your loss.

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