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Mary Margaret Cola

1929 - 2024

Mary Margaret Cola obituary, 1929-2024, Norristown, PA

BORN

1929

DIED

2024

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Boyd-Horrox-Givnish Funeral Home

200 W Germantown Pike

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Mary Cola Obituary

Cola Mary Margaret (nee McDonough) Age 95, long-time resident of Malvern, PA, passed away on September 21, 2024. Born on April 16, 1929, in Camden, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Ethel Stott McDonough. Mary was the beloved wife of the late Rudolph Cola, with whom she shared 55 cherished years. A devout parishioner for over 56 years at St. Patrick Church in Malvern, Mary's faith was a cornerstone of her life. She will be remembered for her compassionate spirit and unwavering dedication to her family and community. Mary was a proud graduate of Camden Catholic High School and later pursued her lifelong dream of becoming a nurse by returning to school at the age of 48. She dedicated many years to caring for others as a daughter, mother, nurse, and grandmother. Mary is survived by her daughters, Rita Carroll (James) and Kathy McMurtrie; sons, Michael Cola (Mary Anne), Robert Cola (Tracey), and Mark Cola (Jeanine); grandchildren, Michael Carroll, Marybeth Carroll, Kristen DelVescovo, Emily Phillips, Rachel McDowell, Matthew McMurtrie, Laura Cola, Meredith Cola, William Cola, Eric Cola, Lauren Cola, Jason Cola, Alex Cola, and Luke Cola; great-grandchildren, Adelina DelVescovo, Priscilla Phillips and Jacob McDowell; and many loving nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her daughter Maria Cola, as well as her brothers Harry McDonough III, Robert McDonough, and James McDonough. Relatives and friends are invited to Visit on Friday, September 27th from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 104 Channing Ave., Malvern, PA 19355. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12:00 noon. Interment will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mary's memory can be made to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Philadelphia www.bgcphila.org/donate/. www.maugergivnish.com

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Sep. 24, 2024.

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Larry Irwin

September 28, 2024

My sincerest love and condolences to Rob Cola and the entire Cola family on the passing of Mary Margaret Cola. What a wonderful life she lived with so many children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren! An incredible woman to go back to school at 48 to become a nurse, the most noble profession. May she rest in peace forever.

Robert Mitchell

September 28, 2024

Robert and all of the Cola family. Mary was such a mom to all of us kids. She really cared about us. My condolences.

Eric Crawford

September 27, 2024

Sorry for loss Mark. Your Mother was always very nice and treated us kids so well all the times we hung out at your house playing sports in your back yard.

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Bill Zemaitis

September 25, 2024

Condolences from the Zemaitis family, my wife Wendy and I. A wish for peace and comfort. We lived next door to the Cola family growing up. It was like having extra parents, Mary and Rudy, and more siblings. I can still hear Mrs. Cola yelling for Robert to come and get lunch, and she fed me too! Those were the best days.

Donna DiFlavis

September 24, 2024

Our Deepest Sympathy! I have very fond memories growing up of your Mom! Kathy, my sister Debbie and myself would drive our next door Neighbor Mrs. Cola crazy! She is happily reunited with your Dad and sister. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.❤

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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. Patrick Catholic Church

104 Channing Ave., Malvern, PA

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27

Mass of Christian Burial

12:00 p.m.

St. Patrick Catholic Church

104 Channing Ave., Malvern, PA

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Boyd-Horrox-Givnish Funeral Home

200 W Germantown Pike, Norristown, PA 19401

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