Mary Patricia "Pat" Collum

**Obituary:**

Mary "Pat" Patricia Collum (nee Houlihan) passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024, in Oceanport, NJ, at the age of 88. She was born on June 11, 1935, in New York, New York, to the late Michael and Kathleen Houlihan.

Mary was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She cherished spending time with her Irish group, engaging in their outings, and indulging in word games and crossword puzzles. Mary lived a vibrant life filled with joy and will be deeply missed by her family and many close friends.

Mary leaves behind her daughters, Patricia (Jerome) Cevetello and Deirdre (Mark) Sternberg; grandchildren, Gabriele (Zachary) VanMourik, Jerome (Alena) Cevetello, David, Liam, and Amy Benning; great-grandson, Michael Cevetello; sisters, Kathleen Timmes, Eileen (John) Zurell, and Shelia Houlihan; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and her dear friends Stuart Cassel and Liam Guidry

She was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Houlihan; sons, Thomas (infant) and Liam

Mary graduated from St. Michael's High School in Manhattan, NY, and went on to have a fulfilling career as an Administrative Assistant at Orlovsky Moody Schaaff and Gabrysiak in West Long Branch, NJ.

She found solace and community at St. Dorothea's in Eatontown, NJ, and dedicated her free time to being part of Daltai na Gaelige.

A funeral service will be held at St. Dorethea's on Broad St in Eatontown, NJ, at 10:30 am on April 16, 2024, followed by interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery Chapel Hill Rd in Middletown, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Marist Brothers at 1455 Broadway, Esopus, NY 12429, or online at Maristbrotherscenter.org.

Damiano's Funeral Home in Long Branch, NJ, is assisting with the funeral arrangements.