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1948
DIED
2024
Mary Weiss Obituary
Mary Weiss was the lead singer of the 1960s teen girl group the Shangri-Las, who had hits with "Remember (Walking in the Sand)," "Give Him a Great Big Kiss," and their enduring No. 1 hit, "Leader of the Pack."
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Steven p Smith
September 16, 2024
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
WALTER STROUSE
September 13, 2024
GOD BLESS YOU, ALWAYS AND FOREVER ALWAYS! LOVE YOU!
Jimmy james
July 3, 2024
Mary was such a great singer, she sent me a shangri las poster and an club card 2 years before she passed, she will be missed
CR
April 5, 2024
Rest in peace lovely lady. I remember combing my bangs to the side like you did and all the girls in school would do it too. You made that hairstyle popular in our area.
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Dennis Russ
March 1, 2024
You were special!
Regina Carroll
February 6, 2024
Loved the Shangri Las. In the early 70's I was working at a job I hated but Mary Weiss sat behind me. Hearing her sing Wichita Lineman or By the Time I Get to Phoenix was AMAZING. She had a
beautiful voice, heart, and soul. Miss you, Mary. Peace & Love
rey criollo
January 30, 2024
I just found out my childhood crush Mary Weiss has died. I also just found out my crush on her never did.
Ray Dionisio
January 28, 2024
Ray Dionisio
I found this photo after I posted my condolences. Also, because I did not read my Posting before I sent It. the word (notes') should be spelled, (Noticed).
Sorry, I let my fingers do the walking.
Mary and I also played Scrabble at times. I would not have gotten away with the other word.!
Ray Dionisio
January 27, 2024
It has taken me a long time to even respond to Mary leaving US.! But to answer
The first time I notes' Mary, was in Sacred Heart Grade School. At that time all the students were kept together from 1'st to 8'th grade. We were all just kids.
I notes' Mary in Maby 5'th or 6'th grade. There was this talent show at school, and of course the whole school went. (We were all happy to not being in class.)
I didn't know that Mary wanted to sing in it.
Mary sang the song " Lollypop " And she Nailed It!
Well, this little brain of mine said I think I would like to know this cute and talented girl better, so, I said Hi. and we became Friends. It also helped that her family lived next door to one of my best friends, John, Barbera, and Richie, Von Hegel. Their Mother and Mary's Mother became my second mothers. I lost my dad when I was 9 years old. (It did help to have 3 Moms looking out for you.)
Mary and I stayed just friends, even though the Shanager-La years. I can remember playing a lot of Poker games down in her basement with George, (The Root) her brother, when the group was on tour. (Good Times.)
We always stayed good Friends.
So, when I heard about her passing, it was a shock, to say the least!
I did not even know she had moved to California! We did keep in touch over the years, but the move I did not know about. But having talked with Ed, her husband in the past, I knew she was in loving and safe hands.
SHE WILL BE MISSED!!
With all of this said,
My Sincere Condolences to Ed, Elizebeth, and Tracie, and all of their Family's.
God Bless You All, and know that, The World was a better Place.
WITH MARY IN IT!!! Rest in Peace. (My Good Friend)
Ray Dionisio
Joseph Michael
January 25, 2024
Can Anyone please tell me when is her funeral??. She was an inspiration to me. I worked at Paramount Pictures and she was a guest on one of our shows. I love her, can't stop crying. Can anyone tell me??
Jennifer
January 24, 2024
Celebrating the life of a beautiful talented artist singer Mary Weiss
as we are all mourning the passing of her life and yet she will be truly missed and never be forgotten.
Eternal rest
grant unto them, O Lord
And perpetual light
Shine upon them.
May their soul
and the souls of all the
faithful departed
through the mercy of God
rest in peace.
We all know that she Is in a good place now, Mary has been reunited with her sister Elizabeth (Betty) Weiss, Mary Ann Ganser & Marge Ganser. They continue to be known for their hits.
Remember (Walking in the Sands) ;Give Him a Great Big Kiss; and in particular their enduring No. 1 hit, "Leader of the Pack. Also, your legacy of music still live on the radio, I love the song Leader of the Pack.
RIP You could all sing to the Angels now.
Jennifer
January 24, 2024
Juliana Lamberti
January 23, 2024
So sorry to hear about the loss of Mary Weiss. A truly gifted artist and girl from my old neighborhood in Cambria Heights. God rest your soul Mary and now you can sing with the angels. RIP ;(
Ronald Kahora
January 23, 2024
I just started driving in 1964 and tuned in to the group on my car radio in Linden, New Jersey.
Ronald Kahora
January 23, 2024
I just started driving in NJ and remember the Shangri-La songs on the radio.
Mary was cute as a button.
Susan Y.
January 23, 2024
Condolences to the family and friends of Mary Weiss. She was so talented and beautiful. I wish I could have seen her and the Shangri-las in concert. May God give comfort to her loved ones.
Elizabeth Bell
January 22, 2024
Rip Mary
Donna James
January 22, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
You Made This song "Leader of the Pack" the greatest 1960s hit I ever loved.
So You will be remembered as one of the most wonderful singers of all time.
Rest in Peace and You will be in Heaven, Mary!
James (Boston Jim) McMinn
January 22, 2024
Those were the days!! The Best of Times!! Godspeed!! Boston Jim
D Smith. Nashville, Tn.
January 22, 2024
I grew up listening to your records and playing along on guitar. You had the most beautiful voice. We will always remember you and miss you.
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