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Maureen Ahern Obituary

MAUREEN CASTELLINI AHERN, 69, of Greenwich, CT, died Thursday, December 16, 2010 at Rosenthal Hospice Residence after a long courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Born October 31, 1941 in New York City, she was the daughter of the late John E. Castellini and Anne Castellini (McDonald). She is survived by her loving and supportive husband of 48 years, Patrick M. Ahern. Besides her husband, Mrs. Ahern is survived by her four children, Colleen Ahern Garcia and son-in-law Chris of Wilton, Michael Ahern and daughter-in-law Melissa of Naples, FL, Danny Ahern of Greenwich, and Tom Ahern and daughter-in-law Nichole of Wellesley, MA. Additionally, she is survived by seven grandchildren, and four nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her brother, Michael Castellini of MA. Visiting hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 18th at Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 31 Arch Street, Greenwich, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Greenwich on Monday, December 20th at 10AM. A private burial will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in her memory be made to: the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care at the Richard L. Rosenthal Hospice Residence, Stamford, CT (vnhcsw.org); and/or the John E. Castellini Scholarship Fund, Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College, attn. Dr. Smaldone.

Published by GreenwichTime on Dec. 17, 2010.
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To the entire Ahern and Garcia families, know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Boyds

December 18, 2010

Dear Mr. Ahern and family, We were so sad to hear of Maureen's passing. She was such a lovely woman and I'm sure your memories of happier times will see you through this difficult one. Sincerely, The IDAP nurses.

December 18, 2010

Dear Michael, and Family,

My prayers are with you.

Lovingly, S. Pat Walsh, O.P.

December 17, 2010

Pat,Danny and the whole Ahern Family,

I am saddened to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you all at this time.
Best Regards,
Rob Martin

Rob Martin

December 17, 2010

Dear Michael & Family,
We were saddened to hear of Maureen's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Barbara & Joe DePalermo (Aiken,SC)(friends of Eileen & Vince)

December 17, 2010

Tommy,
I am writing to extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I was so very sad to hear about your Mom, she was such a wonderful Lady. I still have her hand written recipe for marinara sauce, and will cherish it forever.

Peter Adams

December 17, 2010

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