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Mary O'Connell Obituary
Mary Anne 'Maureen' (nèe Rooney) O'Connell of Piermont, NY, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. Maureen was born in Manhattan in 1934, was a graduate of Hunter College with three Masters Degrees, and worked until her retirement as a Reading Specialist for the New York City and North Rockland Junior High Schools. In 1959, Maureen married Daniel O'Connell and together they raised three children. Maureen's husband predeceased her in 1991. In her retirement Maureen remained active in her community. She was a member of the Village of Piermont Planning Board, President of the DeVries Condominium Board, member of the St. John the Baptist Parish Council, founding member of the Piermont Community Garden, and member of the Friends of Piermont Library. Maureen enjoyed travelling, spending time with family and friends, and had a thirst for learning. At age 82, she was enrolled in college classes. She was an inspiration to many and will be greatly missed. Maureen is survived by her three children, Daniel, Marianne Bruck, and Sean, and her five grandchildren, Katherine, Michael, Margaret, Seamus, and Maeve. A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, Dec.17th, 10am, at St. John the Baptist Church in Piermont with burial to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne. Visiting hours will be Friday, Dec. 16th, 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Moritz Funeral Home in Tappan.
Moritz Funeral Home
98 Route 303 South
Tappan, NY 10983
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Andrew & Sandra Feranda
December 19, 2016
Maureen,
You will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Andy & Sandy
Andrew Feranda
December 19, 2016
Aunt Maureen,
You were there with me at my Baptism over 52 years ago. You are and will always be my God Mother. You provided strength in your family and extended family.
I will miss times our families spent together in Lavallette: Grandpa, Grandma, Uncles, Aunts and the 13 cousins going to the Bay in the morning and then to the Beach in the afternoon. Taking strolls on the beach or boardwalk to get ice cream or just for a little exercise.
You will be missed. I'm praying that you are now happily re-united with Uncle Danny, Grandma and Grandpa.
Love Always,
Your Godson Andy
KELLEY
December 17, 2016
MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FRIENDS AND FAMILY SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BE OF COMFORT TO YOUR FAMILY.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17
December 12, 2016
Maureen and I attended grammar school and high school together. We reconnected after many years at SHM reunions and it was always a happy time. My deepest sympathy to her family whom she spoke of often and fondly. Kay (McKenny) Ryan
Catherine O'Brien
December 11, 2016
Dear Maureen:
I will miss your welcoming smile and friendly voice. I will miss your dear friendship, graceful art of conversation and discussion. Most of all I will miss you.
My sincerest condolences to Daniel, Marianne,Sean and her grandchildren.
Rest In Peace, dear friend xo
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