Ms. Aileen M. Gilroy

Ms. Aileen M. Gilroy obituary, Cranford, NJ

Ms. Aileen M. Gilroy

Aileen Gilroy Obituary

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Aileen Marie Gilroy, 50, a resident of Cranford, passed from this life on March 5th, 2019, in a local hospital. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted mother, sister and friend. Aileen loved watching her children compete in gymnastics, bowling, swimming and tennis. She always wanted the very best for her children in all that they have and continue to accomplish. Aileen loved helping others, especially, the children at Scotch Plains-Fanwood Regional School District. Aileen was an incredible planner, always organized, a very hard worker. Let us not forget her energetic personality. She was predeceased by her mother, Bernadette Gilroy. Aileen leaves to cherish her memory for her children, Blathnaid (Bee), Fiona, and Danny Iosso; former husband, Dave Iosso; father, Daniel Gilroy; mother-in-law, Millie Iosso; fiancé, Dennis Broughton; cousin, Mary Burke; brother, Brendon Gilroy and wife, Keri; and nieces Haile and Ciara Gilroy. The family would like to express their appreciation to the families and friends in the Cranford community for all their loving support during her difficult time. In addition, the family would also like to thank the staff at Morristown Medical for their care during her illness. A Life Celebration will be held on Sunday, March 10th from 4-8PM at Gray Memorial Funeral Home in Cranford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 11th at St. Michael Catholic Church in Cranford. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in her memory to Cranford Family Care, at 61 Myrtle Street, Cranford, NJ 07016.

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December 19, 2019

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Lynn Osborn

December 19, 2019

I know it's a little late coming - but I just found out Aileen passed away. I am so so sorry for your loss -- I worked for many years with Aileen at Bear Stears and visited her in Cranford when Blathnaid was small and kept in touch with Christmas cards. May God be watching over her. May her children and loved ones be comforted by all your wonderful memories. Lynn Osborn

Sonia Mamani

June 2, 2019

You are not alone during this time of sorrow and pain. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way. May you find strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you shared. Please accept my sincere condolences. 2 Thessalonians 3:16

Heather H

March 18, 2019

My deepest condolences on your loss. Aileen was an amazing person who will be missed by all who knew her. Her quick laugh, sharp humor and deep empathy for all kids made her welcome wherever she went.

Nancy Kohlenberger

March 12, 2019

My prayer go out to Aileen's family. She and the kids became my neighbors four years ago. Not a day went by without an offer of some kind of help. Aileen made sure management of the complex was aware of problems. She was a great mother, endlessly proud of Bee, Danny and Fiona. She was a dynamo, and she will be dearly missed.

Alison McCoy Gumkowski

March 11, 2019

To Dan, Brendon and Aileen's beautiful children Blaithnaid, Fiona and Danny. I Am so sorry for for your great loss. I have memories from our childhood in LV that I will cherish always. Rest In Peace Aileen. Love, your cousin Alison.

Gina Gilroy

March 11, 2019

Deepest Sympathy to your Family Aileen..May you Rest in Peace now & watch over your children. No words. Taken to soon

Virinder Aiello

March 10, 2019

I'm so sorry to the family of such a beautiful, happy,and dedicated mother. Aileen was one my first friends when I moved to Fanwood. Our kids went to the same preschool. She was so dedicated and so in love with her children. I loved the way she supported there sports,constantly played and messed around with her kids. We had many fun playdates at each others houses. She was always so kind, generous and just a playful, happy soul. We will all miss you dearly. Praying for you and your family. I will always have happy memories of our time together. Just like many others you always made us smile. Hugs and kisses to you. May you rest in peace. May your beautiful three children and family find peace. Xxxx

Monica O'Connor

March 10, 2019

Aileen ,
You leaving us so suddenly has left a massive hole in all my family's hearts .
You were , and are , such a cherished part of our lives , especially for our sister Sinéad, our Dad John , and our mum lucy , RIP, but for all of the O'Connor family as well .
We know how much family meant to you , your beautiful children, who are your legacy .
We will remember and cherish the memories, always .
Till we meet again , Aileen
❤❤❤❤❤❤

Sarah O Connor

March 10, 2019

Today I spent time in Hazelwood, 'half moon bay', a place which never left your heart, and prayed for your dearly beloved children, Bláthnaid, Fíona and Danny, for Dennis, for your Dad, Brendon and his family, and for all of us who have loved you and have very heavy hearts at this terribly difficult time.

Aileen, you were such a special part of our family - ever since I can remember you were apart of our family - courtesy of yourself and our sister Sinéad being 'Best Friends', but you were both much more than that. You were one of the 'O' Connors'. You were a piece in our family jigsaw - which in this life - will leave a void that will be forever heavy on our hearts, but we will always carry on your memory, our cherished moments of love, laughter, and madness! You and your beloved children are in our family albums in 'St.Evin', apart of us, and that will never change.

'Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy'.

You'll have a special place in my heart always Aileen, Sarah x

Damian Moynihan

March 10, 2019

What a loss for this world. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.

Brian Redmond

March 10, 2019

My deepest condolences to all Aileen's family.

Kathleen Welsh

March 10, 2019

I can't believe you're gone. I thought we'd have many more years together because I thought you had this cancer beat.

We have so much history and so many memories from childhood holidays and sleepovers, St. Patrick's Day Parades, playing with all our cousins on so many holidays.

The block parties with everyone and the silly things we did that I don't believe our parents knew about.

All the nights of fun in Manhattan and Hoboken in our twenties, I still laugh about.


Then your wedding dress hunt, the quickest decision any bride made on a dress! I will never forget you becoming a bridezilla the day before your wedding...wanting everything perfect...you planned it so well, despite your nerves of wanting everything perfect.


Planning your suprise bridal shower was fun, then your 30th birthday party...I was laughing at our photos through the tears 2 days ago along with our Jets and Dolphins Football game photos.

Then Blathnaid arriving 9 and a half months after Patrick and us celebrating our first mother's Day together.

I will miss you and your laughter, especially after you annoying me on purpose so many times for your entertainment your whole life. Celebrating our Communions and Confirmations together.

We had so much fun at Aunt Anne's growing up, outside playing with all our cousins, those memories will remain with us all and the great meals Anne prepared and the sleepovers there, were great fun as well, especially with little Paul.

You and Dave have the most beautiful kids who are smart and will go far in life. I will be there to guide him if he needs to call for help with the girls or Danny.

Till we meet again. I love you and miss you so much the last few days.

I am so disappointed you couldn't celebrate after all the treatment and will miss seeing you this summer. I will think of you daily and I know you are in peace and with both our Moms, Grandparents, Uncles and cousins who left us far too soon.

Paula Gilmartin

March 9, 2019

With deep sympathy from from your family and friends at the of sadness. I'm sorry for your loss

Jean Munford

March 9, 2019

REST IN PEACE AILEEN> WE WILL SURELY MISS YOU< May God watch over your children and give them strength and peace. May they continue to follow your guidance as they are good children

Lillian and Ray Rogers

March 8, 2019

Ray and I have known Aileen for about 20 years. We knew her when she was a young woman working on Wall Street. We knew her as a young woman dating and coming home at 2 in the morning blasting her stereo. Ray niknamed her boom boom. And we always thought of her as Aileen boom boom Gilroy! She got married and had three amazing children. They were her world and she was involved in everything that they did.

Aileen was smart and pretty, a
very natural beauty. She was a fantastic mother and fiercely loyal to everyone she knew and loved. She will be missed by people like Ray and me, Dennis, her children and those closest to her.
We love you Aileen and will think of you as an angel watching over us. That fierce Irish angel with the green wings.
Your broken hearted friends, Ray and Lillian xoxo

LETA SCHRADER

March 8, 2019

You will always be in my heart Super Girl! I miss you and your smile. Love you, Leta (aka bat girl)

Michael Gilroy

March 7, 2019

Our deepest sympathies to Blathnaid, Danny, Fiona, her dad in Sligo, brother Brendon and his family in Louisanna and all of Aileen's extended family and friends. I have very fond memories of Aileen and l am truly saddened for your loss. Until we meet again Aileen. Rest in peace. Michael and Bernadette Gilroy, Clahane, Ballyard, Tralee, Co Kerry, Ireland.

Lorraine Weir

March 8, 2019

So sad to hear of my old School friends passing.
My sincere sympathy to Aileens Dad and Brendan and her beautiful Children.

Dave and Vi Kohrs

March 8, 2019

Eternal Rest Unto You Aileen. To the family, deepest sympathy.

Edel O'Reilly

March 8, 2019

To Brendan and family I am so sorry to hear this very sad news. We had lots of fun playing basketball together during our Ursuline College days in Sligo. Thinking of you all DNG this sad time. May she Rest In Peace.

Brona Brillant

March 8, 2019

Our heartfelt condolences to you all and may Aileen Rest In Peace.

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