Maureen Faherty

1927 - 2011

Faherty, Maureen





Maureen Faherty passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Friday, February 18, 2011. She was born February 14, 1927 in Corlea, Flagmount, Co. Clare, Ireland, to the late Patrick and Lill (Collins) Gooney. She just celebrated her 84th Birthday on Valentine's Day. Maureen imigrated to the United States in 1950, and moved to Brooklyn, where she met her husband Martin. They were married on April 21, 1951. They lived in Brooklyn until 1959 before moving to New Rochelle. A long time resident, Maureen was a parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Church, where all five of her children attended school. She moved to Bronxville five years ago. Maureen is predeceased by her husband of 48-years, Martin, her oldest son Patrick (P.J.), who died in 2009, and her brother Christopher Gooney. She is survived by her four children and their families: Susan MacLean (Faherty) and her sons Thomas and Matthew, Elaine and her husband Bill Cella and their daughter Danielle of New York City, Martin and his wife Theresa of Bronxville, Sean and his wife Jes and their children Brenden and Aiden of Eastchester, Michael and his wife Debora of New York City. She also has a sister Freddie Keane who lives in Ireland and brother Tigue Gooney who resides in England. She is also survived by her nephew Patrick Gooney of New York City. Maureen will be remembered for her love, generosity and amazing strength. Despite her many illnesses, she died with courage, grace and dignity. For those that knew her well, "She went down swinging..." Calling hours at the Fred H. McGrath & Son Funeral Home, Bronxville, New York, on Sunday between the hours of 2-6pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph's Church in Bronxville on Monday February 21 at 10am.