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Mary Phelan Obituary

PHELAN - Mary L. (nee Crovella), age 92, on April 14, 2016. Lifelong resident of Inwood and parishioner of Our Lady of Good Counsel RC Church. Daughter of the late Cosmo and Julia Crovella (nee Formickella). Predeceased by 8 brothers and sisters. Beloved wife of the late James J. Phelan. Adored mother of Timothy J. (Margaret), James J., Jr. (Laura), Eugene J., Thomas G. (Frances), John J.(Deirdre) Josph P. (Anya), Ann M. Miles (Edward), and Mary C. Quinn (Thomas). Proud grandmother of 24 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Visiting at the Meserole Five Towns Funeral Home, 143 Lord Ave., Inwood, Tuesday, 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial, Our Lady of Good Counsel RC Church, Inwood, Wednesday 9:30 am. Cremation Private.

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Published by Newsday on Apr. 17, 2016.

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Doug Berlin

April 11, 2019

Not a day goes by when I dont think of (and dearly miss) Aunt Mary.

John Whelan

April 23, 2016

Our sincere condolences to the PHELAN FAMILY on your loss.

George MacGregor

April 19, 2016

Phelan Family
May you find Peace and Solace knowing that Mary L Is safely resting in the arm's of the Lord

Gene Gentile

April 18, 2016

Dear Timmy and Family,
There's a special place in all of our hearts for our mothers, just like there's a special place in every mother's heart for her children. You must continue to carry her memory in that special place in your heart. I am sincerely sorry for the loss of your mother.

Doug Berlin

April 18, 2016

In Loving Memory

Doug Berlin

April 18, 2016

Dear Crovella/Phelan Family, We are all heartbroken at the passing of Aunt Mary. She was one in a million and we are all so grateful to have had her in our lives. She was my baseball buddy and I will miss her terribly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Doug and Maureen and Family

Joseph Phelan

April 17, 2016

Goodbye Mom. I see you everywhere now, every tree, flower, bird, veggie garden and blade of grass in every corner of the World...

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19

Visitation

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Meserole Five Towns Funeral Home

143 Lord Ave, Inwood, NY 11096

Apr

19

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Meserole Five Towns Funeral Home

143 Lord Ave, Inwood, NY 11096

Apr

20

Mass of Christian Burial

9:30 a.m.

Our Lady of Good Counsel RC Church

Inwood, NY

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