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Ann McCooey Obituary
1933 - 2023
Ann Skakel McCooey, age 90, of Greenwich Connecticut and Southwest Harbor, Maine, passed away peacefully at her home, on November 13, 2023, surrounded by her family. A long and beautiful presence in the world has left us and as we have been lifted by her presence so we will be diminished by her passing.
Born on February 15, 1933, in Chicago, daughter of George and Ann Brannack Skakel. Ann graduated from the Convent of the Sacred Heart School in Greenwich, Connecticut and from Manhattanville College in Purchase, New York. A person of many passions and loves, she supported and loved the Abbey of Gethsemani, Trappist Kentucky. She was also a member of the Board of Regents at Georgetown University and sat on the university's board of Campus Ministry.
Ann was the devoted and loving mother of John H McCooey, Jr. (Mary Ellen) and Annie McCooey, the proud and adoring Grandmother of Skakel John Henry McCooey. She is survived by her sister, Ethel Skakel Kennedy and, the too many to count but equally loved nieces and nephews of the extended Skakel/McCooey family. She was predeceased by her parents and siblings: Georgeann (1983), James (1998), George Jr., (1966), Rushton (2003), Patricia (2000).
Finally, Ann was an unquestionably loyal and extraordinary friend to everyone she met. Her generosity knew no limits and her capacity for love and laughter was immeasurable. Always an avid reader, she will be remembered by many for hosting book parties, "symposiums," where friends and acquaintances argued about the meaning of novels long into the night.
Services will be held Monday evening, November 27, 2023, at Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home 31 Arch Street, Greenwich from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for her on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Mary's Catholic Church, 178 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich.
The McCooey family wants to send a special thanks to James Brunetti, MD who kept mom safe and healthy for so many years. You have been a great friend to her and to us; generous with your time, advice, and love. Thank you.
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Fredricka Shakespeare
September 13, 2024
Ann McCooey was an absolute gem who brought so much light to this world and happiness to all who knew her.
kenneth meisner
April 13, 2024
A good friend and client of my late sister Linda, Ann was a wonderfully engaging personality, always upbeat . . .
Siobhán Cuffe Wallace
November 27, 2023
My first memories of my aunt Ann are of letters coming across the Atlantic. There was a way that she wrote `and´ in a slanting diagonal that always stood out. A photograph of a glamorous Ann riding a donkey barefoot on a beach in the West of Ireland is another memory from that time of the 1950s. And then, one of my own first memory of America is from the time when as a very small child I became lost at her wedding. John Dowdle rescued me and took my back away from the hub of confusion. He read a story to me that I remember to this day.
Ann´s lovely house `Otter Point´ was a place that I came to know for its great welcome and hospitality. I stayed with her there a few times on my travels and made two paintings of that time. It was a lovely place with the view from a height over water and bounded by tall trees. A restful middle room was a winter sitting room; a place for reading one of the many books that lived in the house, or long conversation and stories, or watching a movie after a delicious supper.
Sometimes Ann came to Ireland. One trip with her was to the West with a folded up poster of the Birds of Ireland. One by one a triumphant tick went beside the pictures of the birds. Through English friends that Ann met in Maine my aunt Ann came to understand my own mother´s world and its different cultural values. On this side of the Atlantic there was a deep interest in passionate gardening and a curiosity and delight in each new treasure of a plant or winter bulbs.
A common interest on both sides of the Atlantic was a love of reading and good books. My brother Ciarán found a photograph of Ann with both of us in NYC from some years ago. Her merry smile and twinkling eyes bring back her wonderful charm and laugh.
May she twinkle and charm and laugh with the best of them in the next world.
`Ar deis Dé go raibh a hanam dilís.´
May her sweet soul be at the right hand of God.
Siobhán Cuffe
Mary Thorn
November 25, 2023
Beautiful and the youngest of the Skakel brood, one figured she would be the last to die. Alas. May her family be comforted by the memories.
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Tom McCue
November 24, 2023
Annie,
So sorry your Mom has passed on. She was a warm kind lady and I always enjoyed time spent with you and Ann when I worked at her home.
Tom
Maureen Collins Larney
November 19, 2023
I am so sorry for the loss of this incredible woman! She was a best friend and supporter of my cousin, Fr. Francis Moy, Sj. Frank spoke so highly of your Mom and she certainly left a huge footprint in his heart. Annie, it was so wonderful meeting you, and you and your family will always remain in my thoughts and prayers. As Frank would remind us of these powerful words from W.B. Yeats; Think where man´s glory most begins and ends, And say my glory was, I had such great friends! May she rest in the arms of Jesus!
Philip Plechavicius
November 18, 2023
Dear John, MaryEllen, Annie, Skakel and Michael,
We miss Ann with all of our being, but the incredible example of tireless devotion and love, set by every member of your family, are impossible to overlook. I thank God for all of you. I will do my best to honor Ann's memory by seeing to it that none of my bird feeders run empty this winter! I am certain that she will be watching! Love, Phil
Donna de Varona Pinto
November 18, 2023
Ann became a trusted confidant and supportive relative to the John H Pinto family. We recall delicious Thanksgiving celebrations as well family gatherings in our home. When we bought and moved into our first home in Greenwich Ann provided our first home delivered meal. With love and affection. Donna de Varona Pinto, John, Joanna and John David Pi to
Shannon Haggerty
November 18, 2023
The Haggerty Family sends there deepest sympathy to Annie and her family at this time. Ann was a beam of light, laughter, and faith to all. We contiue to lift her up in prayer. Love and warmth at this time
Ann Callahan
November 18, 2023
Annie, John, Mary Ellen and Michael,
I am so sorry for your loss. Ann was a wonderful person who was so supportive and kind to all who knew her. May God bless you during this difficult time.
Love,
Ann Callahan
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