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Mary ENNIS Obituary
Mary passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday March 21, 2015 at the age of 87. This was possible due to the dedicated caregivers of Life Source Hospice. Mary was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and had attended Adelphi University. She was a resident of Oradell, NJ for almost 70 years. Beloved wife of the late William Ennis, former Oradell Police Chief, loving mother of Maureen Panissidi and her husband Ronald, cherished grandmother of William Panissidi, and sister of Michael Nicoletti of NC and Stanley Nicoletti of CO. Mary is also survived by brothers-in-law Edward Ennis and his wife Betty and Robert Ennis and his wife Barbara, sisters-in-law Ida Ennis and Vivienne Ennis as well as many nieces and nephews.
Although Mary worked outside of her home, her favorite roles were wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time at her summer home at Lake Ashuelot in Washington, NH, and the many trips with her friends. She was a member of the Oradell Book and Needle Club and the American Legion Auxiliary. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the William G. Basralian Funeral Home 559 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell. Her funeral will be 9 AM Thursday from the funeral home thence to St. Joseph's R.C. Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM. Interment will follow at Maryrest Cemetery, 770 Darlington Road, Mahwah.
Memorial donations may be made in Mary's name to Life Source Hospice 230 E. Ridgewood Ave. Ste 307 Paramus, N.J. 07652.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary ENNIS
March 31, 2015
Maureen: So sorry to hear about your mother while I was in New Jersey this past weekend: I have many wonderful memories of your mother and how nice she always was to me: a very special lady: Frank Stock. Scottsdale, Arizona
Gordon Snyder
March 28, 2015
Maureen you have our deepest sympathies. Your Mom was a great lady. We are so sorry for your loss.
Linda Reder Dohm
March 24, 2015
Oradell has lost a member of its legendary family. My deepest sympathy in your loss of Mary.
Bobbie & Marty Hanlon
March 24, 2015
Deepest sympathy to Maureen and the Ennis
family on the loss of a very special lady
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Jack and Gertrude Culvert
March 24, 2015
Maureen,
Although we have been gone from Genther Avenue for twenty years, we still remember your Mom and Dad as wonderful neighbors and very exceptional people.
With deepest sympathy,
Jack and Gertrude Culvert
Jean and Dan Olszak
March 23, 2015
Your Mom was a wonderful person whom I remember with great fondness, especially all the times she welcomed me to your house. Know that she is in heaven, in peace and at rest. And you and your family did a wonderful job caring for her when she needed you the most. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers and hope to see you all Wednesday.
Cathy Coniglio
March 23, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss, Maureen. Sending loving thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
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