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MARY CATHERINE PITTS

MARY CATHERINE PITTS obituary, Jamaica Plain, MA

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MARY PITTS Obituary

PITTS, Mary Catherine Age 64, of Jamaica Plain, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on January 13, 2022. Beloved wife of Paul J. Pitts of Jamaica Plain. Loving mother of Megan E. Pitts and partner Chris W. Amaral, Paul M. Pitts and fianc?e Brenda Osta, Matthew R. Pitts, and Ralph the family dog. Devoted daughter of Helen T. Connolly and the late Martin C. Connolly, Sr., of Dorchester. Sister of Patricia A. Faria and her husband Joe of Cape Elizabeth, ME, Margaret E. McKeen and her husband William of Dorchester, Martin C. Connolly Jr., and his partner Trisha Hardiman of Dorchester, Teresa H. King and her husband James of Quincy, Aileen M. Connolly and her wife Sasha Tyler of Dorchester, and the late John J. Connolly. Sister-in-law of Marilyn (LaMothe) Connolly of Quincy. Mary dedicated her life to her family and was proud to know all that her children had become. She adored animals, especially her grandpets Minnie, Lizzy, Toonces, Carmen, Harriet and the late Ellie. A private Funeral Mass for family and close friends will be celebrated in St. Margaret Church of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish on Tuesday morning, February 8, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. Livestream attendance is encouraged for others due to Covid concerns. To view the Mass live streamed or to sign the guestbook, please visit Mary's obituary on the funeral home website at www.jmurphyfh.com In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Last Chance Animal Rescue https://lcarescue.networkforgood.com/projects/144029-lcar-online-giving-fund Arrangements by the Murphy Funeral Home, DORCHESTER.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 21 to Jan. 23, 2022.

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George Durkin

February 9, 2022

Paul, my deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your wife.

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Jonathan Mulhern

February 8, 2022

Paul and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. May her memory be a blessing to you all.

Dennis Alves

February 5, 2022

Paul, I'm so, so sorry for your loss. May her memory be a blessing. And May God grant her eternal rest.

Joan Gray

February 5, 2022

Dear Paul,

I've caught glimpses of your wife during the years I was privileged to work with you at Latin School. Such a lovely person. Such a devastating loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you in the days ahead. Love to you.

Doreen & Brent,

January 30, 2022

So sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers for you and your family.

Fionnuala King Power

January 29, 2022

Dearest Teresa, Jimmy & Helen.
Our deepest sympathies to you and to all the extended Connolly & Pitts families. Such an incredibly sad time for you all. You're in our thoughts

Will Fickes

January 27, 2022

Paul,
I´m so sorry to hear about your loss.
Will

Jesse Southwick, BLS

January 26, 2022

I am sorry for your family's great loss and wish you peace and healing in the coming days.

Joey Griffith

January 26, 2022

Mr. Pitts, so sorry for your loss. Mary was always so kind and thoughtful and will miss her immensely. Deepest sympathies and condolences to you and your family

Stephen Harris

January 25, 2022

"Paul and Family,
Love from M.H.

Terry Maggiore TVI

January 25, 2022

Paul, So sorry to hear of your families loss.

Bosch Family

January 25, 2022

Mary was always so kind to us. We loved getting some of her homemade pasta sauce. She would always send a little something home when you visited. She spoke with such love for her family. We will miss her greatly. Our deepest sympathies.

Charlene and Bart Joyce

January 24, 2022

Our hearts are broken for you Paul, Meghan, Paul and Matthew . . .Mary had more to give this world. We pray she is happy embraced by Claire, and laughing with Marggi.

Despina Fitzpatrick

January 24, 2022

Paul and Family,
my prayers are being sent your way during this difficult time, Marys Love with be Eternal...she lives through all her children. Take Care xo

Despina Fitzpatrick

January 24, 2022

Mary I will always remember what fun we had together in the Boston Crusaders drum & bugle corps 1979
Rest Well Sader sista BAC

Sherry M. Lewis-da Ponte

January 24, 2022

Dear Paul, Megan, Paul, and Matthew,

I am so very sorry for your great loss. Your wife and mum was a lovely lady, and I can't imagine the pain you're going through right now. Please know that your BLS Family loves you, is truly grateful for you, and mourns with you at this very difficult time.

Sherry M. Lewis-da Ponte
BLS, '88
Paul's Colleague; Megan's and Paul The Younger's Latin Teacher

Jayne Blake

January 22, 2022

My sympathies Paul. God bless

Thérèse Griffin

January 22, 2022

I am so very sorry for your loss. May your memories of her bring you comfort. Your family is in my prayers

Ronni Busconi

January 22, 2022

Dear Paul
My sincerest condolences for your loss, thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time

Judy Kelley

January 22, 2022

Helen and family, There are no words that can express the sadness I feel for your loss. Mary was like a ray of sunshine. Always laughing and funny. She will be so missed. I was lucky to know her thru mom. Her memories will always be with you. Cherish them. My deepest sympathies. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Kevin Thebado Thebado

January 22, 2022

Sorry

Anne Rheault

January 22, 2022

To The Connelly and Pitts Families .
My sincere condolences on the passing of Mary . Mary and Margie were good friends of mine during the days of marching in Saint Williams Prep Band and later we came friends again when tried for the Crusades .
We lost touch after that . But ,I would chat with Margie from time to time and always asked for Mary . I know they both had been feeling well , lately .
Again my condolences to you all and I will always have great memories and have Mary in my prayers . May she Pease .

Anthony and Brigida Zambrano

January 22, 2022

Our hearts go out to Paul Pitts and the rest of the family. Sincere condolences thoughts and prayers. May Mary Rest In Peace. God Bless you all.

Scott Williamson Williamson

January 22, 2022

I'm sorry for your family's loss. You have my sincere condolences.

Stephanie Ross

January 22, 2022

So sorry for your loss, Megan. May you always remember the love you shared and even through the tears, smile because her love lives on within you.

Aine UiFhoghlua UiFhoghlua

January 22, 2022

Our sincere and deepest condolences to Mary's family and to Helen and all the Connolly family. We are so sorry to hear of your sad loss. From Áine & family, and all gge cousins,Carna, Ireland

Richard Letson

January 22, 2022

Paul Sorry for your loss

Chris Grammer

January 21, 2022

Dear Megan, Paul, Matt, and Paul,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Mary was a beautiful, loving, and friendly soul. I am so glad that I had the privilege of meeting her.
Chris Grammer and the Grammer Family

John Stark

January 21, 2022

RIP, Mary. You were the kindest soul. Condolences to the Pitts and Connolly family.

John & Liz Stark

Eileen Davidson

January 21, 2022

My heartfelt sympathy to the Pitts and Connolly families.

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