Bernadette Hartnett
1931 - 2017
Bernadette Hartnett
1931 - 2017
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BORN
1931
DIED
2017
Bernadette Hartnett Obituary
Bernadette Hartnett (née Hackett) of New City passed away on January 2, 2017. Born February 1931 in Nenagh, Co. Tipp, she came to America in 1949, married the love of her life ,Jack, in 1951, became a U.S. citizen, and moved to New City in 1958 to raise her family. She worked for NY Telephone, a number of retail companies including Saks 5th Ave, and in 1994 retired after many years from the Rockland County Sheriff's dept. as a County Court Officer.
She was a parishioner of St. Augustine's RCC and was very involved in the Catholic Big Sisters where she served as President for 2 years and sat on its Board for an additional 6 years. She was a Eucharistic Minister and helped support Birthright of Rockland and St. Zita's home for single woman. She was a long time member of the Ladies AOH and held many positions: 2nd President of Div. 5, State Board for 16 years, State President (2 years) and 1st Freedom for All Ireland chairperson. She was the 1st Female Aid to Grand Marshal in Rockland County, participated in the county St. Patrick's Day Parade since 1964, and supported the NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade. She was the original Co-Chair of the Emerald Ball, the main fundraiser for the Rockland parade, and continued to chair it for 5 years. She hosted 3 children from Northern Ireland over 3 years for Project Children and was a member of the Irish History Assoc. of NY.
She was involved with the Friars of Tagaste Monastery, the Senior's Clubs from St. Francis of Assisi, St. Anthony's, and the Irish Cultural Center. She was a member of the Irish American Cultural Center, American Legion of New City, Ladies in Red Hats and Widow & Widower Group.
Although extremely involved in the community, her greatest joys came from her family. She is survived by her son, Michael; daughter, Rosemarie (Boyle) and husband, Peter. And her 3 grandchildren; Brian, Jessica, and Kevin. Also survived by her sisters Patricia and Helen and her brother Tony as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Jack. She will be missed by all who know her.
Family will receive friends on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9pm at Higgins Funeral Home in New City, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, 11am St. Augustine's Church, New City, followed by interment at Loescher Veteren's cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either St. Zita's home for single woman or Birthright of Rockland.
Michael J. Higgins Funeral Home
321 S. Main St.
New City, NY 10956
mjhigginsnewcity.com
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January 7, 2017
Condolences from Clonmel, Co Tipperary.
So sorry to hear the news about Aunt Ber. She was much loved here in Clonmel and we are thinking of you all at this sad time. Derry (O'Neill) John, Mark and Jack Kelly. Clonmel,
veronica murphy
January 6, 2017
My fond memories of Bernadette was her pure charm and she was an awesome credit to her heritage. A fine lady and a true leader! I am proud to say I knew her and honored to call her my friend. Veronica J. Murphy LAOH Orange Cty., NY
John Hackett
January 6, 2017
Michael, Rosemarie, Peter, Brian, Jessica and Kevin. We were very saddened to hear of Aunty Ber's passing. We have fond memories of her trips to Nenagh, she was always smiling and full of fun. You are in our thoughts at this time.
John, Mary, Miriam, Conor and Caroline Hackett Nenagh
Emil Conforti
January 5, 2017
R.I.P. Bernie--May God Bless You
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Maripat Sheeser-Foley
January 5, 2017
Bernadette was a very special person as well as a very special person in my life. She was a link along with her brother Michael in getting me to this country and with the wonderful parents I was able to grow up with. She was always full of life and stories. She will be missed by so many people. I feel like I have lost one of my special links to the Irish side of my family. But alas, she is with so many of our wonderful family members and I can see them all sitting around and telling their stories and of course laughing in only the way they did. Very fond memories as a child. May God hold you in the palm of his hand. Until we meet again dear Bernadette!
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