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Marie Heaney Obituary

HEANEY - Marie , of Westbury, on June 3, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Jerry Heaney, longtime companion of James Lake. Loving mother of Eugene (Eileen), Maureen (Kenny), Thall and Cathy Heaney. Cherished grandmother of Megan, Jimmy, Ricky, Kristy, and the late Brian. Adoring "Annie" to Kaitlin, Jack, Olivia, and Liam. Loving sister of Margaret Longo, George Cambeis and the late Bz Hirschauer. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and friends. Family will receive friends at the Donohue Cecere Funeral Home, 290 Post Ave., Westbury, N.Y., on Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11 AM at Our Lady of Hope R.C. Church, Carle Place, N.Y. Interment following at Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, N.Y.

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Published by Newsday on Jun. 4, 2007.

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Jim Heaney

May 4, 2023

Hey Grandma, I am really missing you, Aunt Moe is with you now. I wish I could just say I love you one more time. I love to tell the story about you to my girls. thanks for so many memories

May 30, 2008

Hi Marie,
You are never far from my thoughts....I will hold in my heart forever the fondest memories growing up with the "Heaney's" You treated me like one of your own, but that was you!!!
Miss you much,
Love,
MaryGrace

March 22, 2008

Hi Marie,

Just thinking about you and wanted to wish you Happy Easter.....It's never going to be the same without you and my mom holidays or anyday really! Sending you all my love!!
XOX
MaryGrace

Michele

February 3, 2008

Hi Marie,
Just sitting here thinking about you. I cant believe its been 8 months already. I miss you and your infinite wisdom! I love you!

Michele

October 6, 2007

Hi Marie.
Just checking in to say hi! I'm sure you and my mom are keeping everyone up there laughing. We all miss you so much. 4 months already. Sometimes feels like yesterday that I last talked to you and then at times it feels like forever. I love you and miss you.

Maureen

September 24, 2007

Hi Ma This is really hard. I find it best to sit at my computer at home and look at the picture of Rick, Kristy, you and me when you were at our house last summer. I talk to you there. It was Rick and Kristy's graduation/21st birthday party. We had a great time and the family was all there. I went to Westbury for your birthday and visited your grave with Cathy. Later that day I brough Jim cause he can't find it. We placed flowers on Packy's grave too. Just wanted to check on your guest book and see if anyone wrote. I miss you....

Chris pinkerton

August 19, 2007

I Hope you have a happy new birthday.Chris

Tony and Nancy Grande

August 18, 2007

Happy Birthday Marie
Love and miss you so much.
Words can't say whats in our hearts.
Wonderful times together.
Thanks for the memories.
Pray for us.
Love Nancy and Tony

August 16, 2007

Marie,

I go to sign this book and see my sister beat me to it! We are always thinking alike...must be our upbringing! I too wanted to wish you a happy birthday in heaven..It's a few days away still but I did want to do this in case i'm not around. I will think of your beautiful disposition and how much we miss you. You were always so giving of yourself, and I miss hearing your stories....I'm sure there's a party going on up there. Everyone chipping in bringing their favorite dishes and of course as long as mom's around "I hope you dance" You are sorely missed by all, so try to stick close and help your loved ones celebrate "you"
Hugs and Kisses always!
MaryGrace

Michele McGowan

August 14, 2007

Hi Marie,
Just in case I don't have time to write before I go on vacation - I wanted to wish you a happy birthday in Heaven. It is going to be a really hard day for all of us down here. We all love and miss you terribly! We think of you often. We miss your words of wisdom, your compliments and your stories, your love, your laugh, your gentle smile and your company. Happy Birthday from all of us who love you. You may be gone but you are surely not forgotten.

chris pinkerton

June 12, 2007

Hey Ma, Just to let you know i miss you,Chris

Susan Kerr

June 9, 2007

My condolences to you and your family and also a tribute to your mom and the legacy she has left with you all.

God Bless You,
Susan

Carolyn and Philip Bauso

June 8, 2007

Cathy, Sorry to hear the passing of your mom. Please accept our condolences and prayers. Carolyn and Philip Bauso

Carolyn and Philip Bauso

June 8, 2007

Dear Cathy, So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Please accept our condolences and prayers.

Lisa Brown

June 8, 2007

I'm so sorry for your loss, I know how close you were with your mom. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Tim Cindy Lisa and Bj Brown.

June 8, 2007

Cathy,Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the death of a Mom we know was so special to all of you. Paul and Doris Schilling

Sheila & Mickey Miller

June 8, 2007

Cathy,
I never got the chance to meet your mom but if she was anything like you she must have been "fun".... Sorry for your loss. I know it's hard to lose a parent.

Gary and Shelva Falkner

June 8, 2007

Dear Cathy,
We are so very sorry to hear the passing of your Mom and know what a Special lady she was. We met her once and enjoyed talking to her. Life is just a short journey to a better place and knowing that your Mom has reached that wonderful place, hopefully will give you peace. We love you and think of you often. With our deepest sympathy.

RaeAnn Herman

June 7, 2007

Cathy,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. From what I've heard about your mother she must've been a special lady. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
RaeAnn

vi Herman

June 7, 2007

Cathy, Maureen, and Gene,

We are so very sorry for your loss of your mom; we know how much you
loved her and how much you will miss her.
She sure was a fun-loving lady!
We always enjoyed going to your house when she came to visit.
She will truly be missed by all.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Vi and Shirl

Chuck Comito

June 7, 2007

Hi Cathy, Sorry for your loss. It's never easy to lose loved ones although it is life's path. I remember your dad as well, I used to see him outside his building in Manhattan. Stay well, Chuck

MaryGrace

June 7, 2007

Eugene, Maureen, Cathy, and all Marie's loved ones....
Here I am for the 3rd time.....Do not know who's playing with me up there, but twice I wrote and twice it did not appear....I do not want you all to think I did not share with you my thoughts.....Anyway, like I was saying I remember moving and meeting Marie and Jerry when I was five years old. From day one our families became best friends, and we became part of eachother families. I have the fondest memories growing up in the Heaney's yard. You see, their pool was our pool. I never needed to ask "can I come over" I knew after some time it was ok to just show up...So I did, I would gather my things and Marie would eventually find me sprawled out on her lounge chair sunning myself or laying on a float. And all day, even though I would say "No thanks Marie!" she would yell out her back window, do you want a drink, fruit, lunch, ice cream.....etc.etc. Always giving! She would from time to time come out and dive in to cool off and then go about her business. We had many, many conversations, she would love to tell stories and share memories with us. I must say, Marie was a bit like Packy they must have rubbed off on eachother all those years. Because Marie spoke her mind, if she didn't like my shoes I knew it, (and she usually didn't) she never like my pocketbooks, they looked like bags that held horse feed she said, and absolutely did not like my bandana!! You don't want to know what she thought I looked like in it!! LOL.....but she did always tell me my eyes looked pretty, or my teeth look white, compliements flowed between her critisiums...I laughed at her though, I knew she did not ever mean any harm....She will be sorely missed, and I know in my heart she is happier with Jerry, my mom and all those who were waiting to greet her! She just seeemed so depressed the past couple months..It was difficult to see her spirit broken. So, I'm sure she's doing cartwheels all over heaven, stiring things up. We will always be friends, the bond between our families is forever! Please know I will always be here for you all and love you very much!
xxoxoxoxoxo

Wayne Boyd

June 7, 2007

Dear Cathy and family,
I'm sorry for your loss. As nice as you are to me so was your mother. We'll miss her. May God bless all of you. Love, Wiz, Michelle, Jordan, Chase, and Justin Boyd

Wally

June 5, 2007

Cathy, Maureen and Eugene

To be absent from the body is to be present
with the Lord. My prayers are with you.

Cathy Walsh

June 5, 2007

Dear Cathy and Family
My condolences to you and your family. May God grant you all peace. You are in my prayers.

John Sullivan

June 5, 2007

Cathy and Family, We are sorry to hear of the death of your Mom.
Our sincere condolences during this difficult time.
John and Margaret Sullivan

Dwain Kinsinger

June 5, 2007

Cathy,

So very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts are with you in this time of extreme sadness. We hope you can find solace in knowing she has gone to a place without pain and sadness. We look forward to seeing you real soon!
Dwain, Terry, Julie & Lisa Kinsinger

Pat Pinkerton

June 5, 2007

Dear Cathy and family

Please accept my condelences on the loss of your Mom. I know how you felt about her

Elizabeth, Dave, Erica, & Adam Fischer

June 5, 2007

Cathy,
We were sorry to learn of your mother's passing. We did not know her, but we know what you are going through. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
May your memories be happy always.

June 5, 2007

Dear Cathy and Family,deepest symphathys on your loss You are in our prayers.
Larry and Emily Duffy

Jim, Dee & Jean Murphy/Runac

June 4, 2007

Dear Eugene,Maureen and Cathy,
There is nothing we can do or say that will fill the emptiness in your hearts. The memories we have of your Mom will remain with us forever, especially her laughter and kind spirit.
We are so very blessed to have known this great lady.
At this very diffult time, cling close to eachother and your loved ones, because it is there you will find peace, courage and your Mom's generous spirit.

Anne (Jageler) Macheski

June 4, 2007

Eugene, Maureen, Cathy and family, I have known your Mom for 47years and loved her. Her sense of humor, laughter, and that light in her eyes, will be missed so much by everyone who knew her. You all were so lucky to have had her as your Mom, and I know how hard it will be for you. Know that she is definitely in heaven, reunited with your Dad and Brian. Your Mom was a strong lady, and that strength that she passed on to all of you will help you make it through the difficult days ahead. I haven't been able to stop thinking about memories of all the years, and how you all must feel. I will pray for all of you. My love to all of you during this difficult and painful time.

Love,

Anne

Nancy Marano Silva

June 4, 2007

Cathy,Maureen, Eugene and all of you who love and cherish Marie,

I have so many memories that flood me at this sad time. I am so sorry for your loss. but at the same time, so thankful for having had the pleasure of knowing Mrs. Heaney,for so many years, through so many of our antics growing up in her presence. She was a gracious and welcoming, warm and wonderful woman, to everyone who had the benefit of meeting her. I send you all my love and prayers at this difficult time. She will always live on in my heart.

Love,

Rita Zaidinski

June 4, 2007

Dearest Heaney family, Every time I saw your mom , she put a smile on my face. She had such a pleasant way about her. I will miss her very much. My prayers are with all of you.
With love and sympathy, Rita from Salisbury medical

Margaret Longo

June 4, 2007

Eugene,Maureen and Cathy,
No Words can express the pain you are going thru, we are sad in Las Vegas and thinking of all of you at this time. Lets all remember the good time we shared with your mom and the smile that was always on her face.
Love,
Lil Margie

Debby, Kevin, Kerry & Kyle Keith

June 4, 2007

Cathy, Maureen and Eugene.
Your mother was the best. You were all so lucky to have her. We are so sad out here. We loved and appreciated Mrs. Heaney and her hospitality and kindness when we showed up in NY every summer. She always made a big deal out of Kerry and Kyle's events in their lives. She was so nice to all of us and made us feel so at home. We will miss her. Our thoughts are with you.

chris Pinkerton

June 4, 2007

To the Heaney's No bond is as great as that between a parent and there children. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.I loved her so much, and i will miss her alot.Chris

Michele (Zaino) McGowan

June 4, 2007

Cathy, Maureen, Eugene & family,
I am soo sorry about Marie. I can't believe it. My heart hurts to think that she is gone. The neighborhood sure is changing. Can you imagine my moms face when she heard Marie was coming. I'm sure they shed many tears of joy as we shed tears of sorrow and pain. Marie was such a huge part of our lives and she made my childhood wonderful. Her love and thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. My chldren will also miss her. Marie was soo good to everyone. And like my mom - told it like it was!And if i should ever wear a bandana on my head again - I will surely think of Marie and have to laugh. Well, Marie .... I'm gonna miss ya! You were a huge part of our lives. I wish you were still here because you are still needed. The pain from losing my mom is still so raw and now you're gone! I pray you are all together in Heaven looking down on all of us - give us the strength to go on without you. Kiss mom for me. The both of you will forever be missed. i can just see you 2 now - as Jim said to me yesterday - you 2 are probably driving a little yellow school bus around - helping all the children. Mom got a little skinny so I'm not sure who will dress up like Santa - but thats nothing a few pillows couldnt fix. I love you Marie & will miss you terribly.

Anne Crawford

June 4, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

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