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Mary Berkey Obituary
Visitation: Tuesday (10/26) 2 - 4 PM and 7 - 9 PM
Funeral Mass: Wednesday (10/27) 10 AM @ The Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Cemetery: Resurrection Cemetery (Staten Island, NY)
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Mary Catherine Berkey (nee Jones) passed away peacefully on October 24, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Arthur. Loving mother of Laura Hickey (David), Arthur Berkey (Diane), Margaret Pagan (Daniel), Michael Berkey, Joseph Berkey (Grace), Thomas Berkey, and Patrick Berkey (Roxanne). Proud grandmother to 16 beautiful grandchildren and 6 precious great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Mary's memory to:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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National Breast Cancer Foundation
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Berkey
10 Entries
Gwen Alber
October 29, 2021
To the whole Berkey Family,
Mary Kay and I have had a special connection for my entire life. I guess it was meant to be that way, even if we were only cousins. She and I had wonderful adventures together (some included some of you). I consider this really an accomplishment considering for 60 of those years we lived 3,000 miles apart and both had other responsibilities. I will be forever grateful for her friendship and love. I know, that since she is finally at rest, she will get to see her mom, something she had often mentioned. I will remember Mary Kay and all of you in my thoughts and prayers for the rest of my life.
Gwen Alber
Debra Marsala
October 29, 2021
Dear Laura, Artie, Margaret and the whole family - - What do I remember about Mrs. Berkey? Well, one thing is for sure - there were two places I was fed when not in my house - - Theresa's pizza place and the Berkey's house.... Your mom was like a mom to all the kids and it warms my heart to remember 3rd Avenue, the stoop, bottlecaps and the schoolyard. Wonderful memories of your beautiful mom and the whole truly blessed family right across the street from us. Lots of Love Debbie (Marsala) and let me add in Johnny & Gloria - - as I know we all feel the same way.
HUGS and deepest condolences in this time of sadness. God be with all of you today and every day....
Joseph Zayas
October 26, 2021
Margaret, please accept our deepest condolences for the loss of your mom. Our prayers are with you, your mom and your family. May your mom Rest In Peace. Joe Zayas & family
Deirdre Crowley Quinn
October 26, 2021
Your Mom was one of the nicest people I ever knew! She is now in Heaven with your terrific Dad! Prayers for the entire family. RIP Mary.
Enza Coluccio
October 26, 2021
Mary Kay was a strong devoted mother and a beautiful person inside and out. May she be in eternal peace.
JoAnn Lanzano
October 26, 2021
My favorite memory of Mary K is of her sitting on our front porch with my momma and a couple of other neighborhood moms while all us kids played man hunt and kick the can into the hot summer nights. Everyone brought something over. We'd have homemade cookies and brownies, coffee cake, chips, candy.....all the good stuff! My father would set up the huge electric coffee pot that was usually only used on Thanksgiving and Christmas. All the neighbors congregated together. Adults on the porch drinking iced tea or hot coffee and all us kids playing in the neighborhood. She was a great neighbor, someone who cared. I cherish all the conversations we shared. Mary was really intelligent and so entertaining. I loved hearing her opinions and take on current events while sitting on her porch after she read the newspaper. It didn't mean she was reading that days newspaper though. She'd pile her newspapers up until she read every last one of them and caught up on her crossword puzzles. I really just enjoyed time spent with her. She was an honest woman and a great believer in Jesus. Mary loved her family very much, simply and genuinely loved. I sure hope there is a Gino's Italian Restaurant up in Heaven. I know Mr. Artie met her at the gates of Heaven. May her soul forever rest in peace and may all her family find comfort to know she is home. You all will meet again, not today, but you will one day. It is with such sadness that I cannot be with you all today. Please know you all, your whole huge tribe, are in my thoughts and in my prayers.
Suzanne DiPierro
October 26, 2021
Our prayers and condolences to the Berkey family on the loss of your matriarch and mother, MaryKay. A strong-willed and devote woman that we are honored to have known. She will remain in our hearts and prayers. With love and sympathy, Rocco, Suzanne, Steffani, Maria and Anthony
Kevin, Dad and Kay
Heather Donnelly
October 25, 2021
Kay, you will be missed. Heather Donnelly
Buster & Kathie
October 25, 2021
Our love and thoughts are with you.
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