Maria Gilroy

1957 - 2025

Maria Gilroy, 67
1957 - 2025
Saugus - Maria F. Gilroy of Saugus MA, formerly a long-time resident of Lynn and Peabody MA, passed away after a lengthy illness on June 11th, 2025, at the age of 67. Born in Lynn on September 19th,1957 she was the daughter of the late Frank Barresi and her beloved mother Palmira Barresi (Fortucci). Maria was raised and educated in Lynn and graduated from Lynn Classical High School with the class of 1975. Following a brief stint in law enforcement, Maria eventually found her true calling and was a proud registered nurse for over 25 years. Whether it was in a hospital setting, a nursing home, or private duty care, through her compassion and love for others Maria loved every moment she spent as a nurse and was proud of the positive impact she had on people's lives. For the last 45 years Maria was a doting and proud mother to her 2 children, Patrick Gilroy, and Marianna Gilroy. In her later years Maria found comfort and tremendous joy when spending time with her grandchildren, Caitlin Gilroy, Connor Gilroy, Roger Ordway, Audrey Smith, Tyler Smith, and Dylan Smith. In addition to her children and grandchildren Maria leaves behind her daughter-in-law, Katrina Piteri-Gilroy, of Windham NH, and her lifelong best friend Mary Lembidakis-Ward of Houston Texas. Maria will be missed by many people and friends from her apartment community in Saugus MA, and her family is grateful for the years of friendship and love her apartment community provided. Maria was predeceased in death by her parents, Frank and Palmira Barresi, by her brothers George and Alfred Barresi and in 2019 by her long-time husband and partner, John J. Gilroy. Maria's family will hold a private celebration of life. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to CAB Health and recovery services in Salem, MA.
Service Information: The family will host a private celebration of Maria's life.