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Marilyn Holohan Obituary
Marilyn C. Holohan of Ossining died Dec. 20, 2011, she was 89. She was born in Ossining June 19, 1922 to Jesse A. Collyer & Rose Ostrum. Marilyn graduated from Ossining High School in 1940 and Barnard College in 1944. She was a homemaker having raised 8 children. She was a communicant of St. Augustine's Church. She is survived by her husband Joseph, sons Joseph, Stephen, Peter, Michael, daughters, Kathleen Longobardo, Ellin Holohan (Dave Sheingold), Nancy Braughton (Thomas), Patricia Rogers (James) and 11 grandchildren. She will be reposing Thurs. 2-4 & 7-9pm at Leach & Thomas, Inc. 32 State St. Ossining. Mass of Christian burial Fri. 10am at St. Augustine's Church, burial St. Augustine's Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marilyn Holohan
5 Entries
Susan Swanson
December 26, 2011
Dear Joe and Family,
Sending my sincere condolences and please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss her.
Sincerely,
Cousin Sue Swanson
Kathy Dache'
December 22, 2011
To My Dear Uncle Joe and all The Holohans:
My sincere condolences to you at the passing of Aunt Marilyn.
May God hold you near at this time.
Fondly,
Kathy Daché'
Kevin Hayes
December 21, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Marie Miklic
December 21, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. It is so hard to lose a parent, at any age. My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time that you will not be too sad. May you feel the abundance she has given you, and know her presence in all you do.
Jack McCarthy
December 21, 2011
Remembering Aunt Marilyn ~
For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it.
Grace to all the Holohans at her passing.
Jack Holohan McCarthy Family
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