Mary D. Scott

Mary Delia Scott (nee Noone), 92, was a lifelong resident of Washington Heights NY and passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 6, 2024, in NY Presbyterian Milstein Hospital.
The daughter of James (Jim) and Delia Noone was born in Cloonbrisk, Garrafrauns, County Galway, Ireland. Mary immigrated to New York on July 29, 1950, where she met her loving husband of 51 years, Martin Scott of Ballycastle, County Mayo, who passed away on May 3,2006.
Mary is predeceased by her sisters, Nora Huvane and Margaret (Peggy) Noone.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Mary Catherine Quaratino and her loving grandson, Kevin Joseph Quaratino. Mary was predeceased by her son, Owen James on February 10, 2014. Mary is survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She loved and cherished them.
A wonderful woman, Mary was loved and admired by all. At the age of 17, Mary sailed to America for nine days on the MV Georgic to where her Aunt Nora, Uncle Martin and her sister Nora were waiting for her. Mary traveled with nothing more than a dream, a strong work ethic, love of Family, God, Ireland and her new country, the United States
Mary was married to the love of her life, Martin in St Elizabeth's Church on November 26, 1955, by Monsignor David Welch.
Mary was a selfless loving mother whose love for her children was visible in everything she did.
Mary was a lifelong parishioner at St Elizabeth's Church. Mary and Owen were baptized, received their sacraments in St. Elizabeth's Church and attended St. Elizabeth's School.
Along with raising her family, Mary had a career with the NY Presbyterian Hospital for 25 years. She worked as a Medical Records Analyst for 13 years at night and 12 years during the day.
Mary attended Mass at the Mother Cabrini Shrine every Sunday. Mary loved seeing the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus along with her friends and neighbors at the Shrine.
Mary retired from her post of 25 years at NY Presbyterian to raise her newborn Grandson, Kevin. She loved and adored Kevin. Mary was known as Grammy or Grandma Mary. Kevin adored his Grammy. The two shared a unique bond cultivated over her wonderful sense of humor, Celtic music, soda bread and countless cups of tea. Mary attended Kevin's graduations at PS 187, Loyola School, Fordham University, and Fordham Law School. Mary was present when Kevin was sworn in as an Attorney of the New York Bar. Grammy was proud of all of Kevin's accomplishments.
Mary was a wonderful cook. She loved making Sunday dinners for her Family. Sunday was the most special day of the week for her. She looked forward to seeing everyone at the dinner table. Mary had a real love of nature and for birds and shared this with her family.
May God rest and bless our Galway Girl.
Family and Friends are invited to Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, Inc. located at 6110 Riverdale Avenue Bronx, NY 10471 on Friday, June 14,2024 for visitation from 5:00-8:00PM.
Parking for Riverdale- on-Hudson Funeral Home is available at St Margaret of Cortona Church's parking lot.
A Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 9:45AM at St Margaret of Cortona Church – 6000 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx, New York 10471.
Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne, New York.