Mary Ann Bolitho

Mary Ann Bolitho obituary, Hyde Park, NY

Mary Ann Bolitho

Mary Bolitho Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sweet's Funeral Home on Oct. 5, 2023.

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Mary Ann Bolitho, 75, formerly of New Jersey and longtime resident of Hyde Park, died on October 3, 2023, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.
Born on April 12, 1948, in Jersey City, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late William K. and Vera (Zavracky) Bolitho.
She was a graduate of F.D. Roosevelt High School in Hyde Park, Dutchess Community College, and Marist College. She returned to Marist for her Paralegal Certification and was an avid fan of Marist Women's Basketball.
Mary Ann was a certified Health Unit Coordinator and served as President of the Northeast Chapter of the
National Association of Health Unit Coordinators for many terms. She was also very active as a delegate for Local 1199 SEIU at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. She retired from Vassar in 2012.
She is survived by the two rays of sunshine in her life, her beloved daughter, Dannika Bolitho of Hyde Park and great-nephew, John Messick. She is also survived by her brother, Robert W. 'Bill' Bolitho, and nephew, John VonGonten and wife, Beth, all of Hyde Park.
Survivors also include her cousins and their families, Paul Zavracky of Massachusetts, Philip Zavracky of Ohio, David Zavracky of New Jersey, Matthew Zavracky of Kentucky and Veronica Brown of London, England.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Susan VonGonten, and brother-in-law, Tony VonGonten.
The Bolitho family would also like to especially thank Peter Wawrzonek, Carol Russell, and their families.
In keeping with Mary Ann's wishes, cremation has taken place. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:45 AM, Saturday, October 7th at Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel of St. Peter's Parish, 185 Hudson View Dr., Poughkeepsie.
Burial of her ashes will be private in Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, NJ.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Peter's Parish, 171 Salt Point Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 (www.stpetersparishny.com), or the Make a Wish Foundation, 500 5th Ave., Suite 2900, New York, NY 10110 (www.wish.org/newyork), or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park. To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit Mary Ann's obituary page at www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.
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Virginia Daley

October 7, 2023

I worked with MaryAnn for many years at VBH. She was ,a kind,loving ,sweet person. Always friendly and smiling. Had a fun personality. So sorry for the families lost. Will remember her in my prayers

Sharon Bobi

October 5, 2023

I worked with Mary Ann at VBH for many years. She trained me and was my mentor who became a good friend. I will always remember her caring personality and her voice. I will also always remember how she spoke and was so proud if her daughter. Rest easy Mary Ann. You will always have a place in my heart. My condolences to Mary Ann's family.

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