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Mary M. Bird (nee Tobin), long time resident of Yonkers, NY and most recently from Somers, NY died peacefully with family at her side on June 4, 2015. Mary was born on April 6, 1919 in Yonkers to the late Bridget and Edward Tobin. She graduated from Gorton High School and the Butler Business School. During her early days, she worked as a secretary at Manhattan College. In 1987, after 20 years as an executive Secretary, she retired from Carvel Corporation. On May 16, 1943 she married Leo J. Bird who was killed in action on November 27, 1943 while serving his country in World War II. She is survived by her daughter Mary Lee (Robert J.) Cotter of Somers,NY, granddaughter Deirdre C. Cotter of Newport VT, grandson Robert L. Cotter of Medford,NJ and twin great granddaughters Kaitlyn Elizabeth Cotter and Kristin Marie Cotter of Medford NJ. A loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Mary enjoyed the special pleasure of seeing and talking with the twins. She is also survived by several nieces (Veronica Courtney,Jeanne Marino and Ellen Jackson) and nephews, (John Kennedy and Michael Tobin), and several grand nieces and nephews. Four brothers Edward, John, William and James and her sister Helen Kennedy and her nephew Jack Tobin predeceased her. Mary was a devout Catholic and a faithful parishioner at Christ the King parish in Yonkers and an active member of the parish sewing circle. The family would like to thanks the doctors, nurses and staff of Mount Kisco Medical Group and the nurses, health aides and staff at Salem Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for the wonderful, professional and loving care they gave Mary. Visitation will be at Whalen & Ball Funeral Home on Sunday June 7, 2015 from 3 to 7pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Christ the King Church on Monday June 8, 2015 at 10am Interment to follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Whalen & Ball Funeral Home
168 Park Avenue
Yonkers,NY 10703
914-965-5488
whalenandballfh.com
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June 14, 2015
Sincere condolences to the Bird family.
May precious memories of time past sustain you during this most difficult time of pain and sadness.
Psalms 119:76
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
June 7, 2015
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow "Jasper Maker" and the family at this time. Staff -- current and past -- are recognized, remembered, and prayed for. We are mindful of the service of these good men and women that comprise the Jasper "forge" that making us what we are. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any mans death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
Mary Wandzilak
June 7, 2015
Dear Mary Lee and Bob.
Your Mom was one of a kind! I was lucky to have her as my neighbor. I loved her smile and sense of humor. She was extremely proud of you and loved you all very much. May she rest in peace.
June 7, 2015
Dear Mary Lee & Bob I am sorry for loss of your Dear Mom. I have happy memories of her, my God Mother growing up on Park Avenue going to Mass at St,Josephs Church going to the Grotto Blessed Sacrament Sister Ann Marie Coming to my house on Sundays listening to Irish Music. My Girls and their family have great memories, and my Dear Dad going to the House every night to see his sisters Helen & Mary after he had Dinner. She was a great lady everyone loved her. You and Bob were so caring for her. God bless. Everyone loved her irish soda bread. Love Veronica and Ed xo
Veronica Courtney
June 7, 2015
Dear Mary Lee & Bob I am sorry for loss of your Dear Mom. I have happy memories of her, my God Mother growing up on Park Avenue going to Mass at St,Josephs Church going to the Grotto Blessed Sacrament Sister Ann Marie Coming to my house on Sundays listening to Irish Music. My Girls and their family have great memories, and my Dear Dad going to the House every night to see his sisters Helen & Mary after he had Dinner. She was a great lady everyone loved her. You and Bob were so caring for her. God bless. Everyone loved her irish soda bread. Love Veronica and Ed xo
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