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2022

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Eileen McCormack Obituary

McCormack - Eileen (nee Gilroy), 1925-2022, a New Hyde Park resident and devoted parishioner of Notre Dame RC Church for more than 50 years, passed away on April 11, 2022, after a full and wonderful life. Devoted wife of John (deceased) for 63 years. Eileen was a caring and loving Mom for her six children: Eileen, Meg, John, Michael, Timothy and Kevin. Eileen was pre-deceased by her only sibling Thomas Gilroy. An avid tennis player well into her 80s, Eileen always proudly stated that she was born and raised in Brooklyn. Her 10 wonderful grandchildren Marykate, Sean, Neil, Sydney, Tim, Sarah, Mei, Teigue, Andy, and Clare will miss their biggest fan and most fearsome Scrabble opponent. Visiting Monday, April 18, 4-9pm, at Moritz Funeral Home in Tappan, NY (moritzfh.com). Funeral Mass, Tuesday, April 19, 10:30am, Sacred Heart Chapel, Sparkill, NY with burial at Gethsemane Cem., Congers. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of Eileen McCormack via dowlinggardens.org or by mail to Dowling Gardens Independent Living, 190 Kings Highway Sparkill, NY 10976.

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Published by Newsday on Apr. 14, 2022.

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4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Moritz Funeral Home - Tappan

98 Route 303 South, Tappan, NY 10983

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Sacred Heart Chapel

Sparkill, NY

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98 Route 303 South, Tappan, NY 10983

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