JENNERJAHN--Mary Lou, of New York City died on December 30, 2020 at the age of 83. She was a loving cousin, dear friend and dedicated colleague who was beloved by all who knew her. Born in Rutland, VT on May 19, 1937, Mary Lou graduated from Richmond Hill High School in Queens, NY in 1954. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from St. John's University in 1958 and her LL.B. from St. John's School of Law in 1960. Her 47-year trailblazing career as an attorney and executive at CBS began when she joined the broadcasting giant as a staff attorney in 1969. For nearly half a century, Mary Lou achieved increasing responsibility while advising senior leadership, including legendary CBS founder William S. Paley. Prior to CBS, Mary Lou was a staff attorney at the Federal Trade Commission and Paramount Pictures. Her passion for her work was only outshone by her dedication to her parish, St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church on East 55th Street in Manhattan, and her support of many charitable organizations, The Bowery Mission, Cancer Care and The Arthritis Foundation among them. Mary Lou was cherished by her large family of cousins, including Mary Angela Dalto, Robert Dalto, Charles Hurley, Patrick Hurley, Richard Peter King, Rick Morrison, Vicki Morrison, Joan Nelson, Therese Parker and Carol Sue Taylor. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, January 11, 2021 at St. John the Evangelist at 10:30am. The service may be viewed online at memorialstream.online/mar ylou/.

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Published by New York Times on Jan. 11, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for MARY LOU JENNERJAHN

13 Entries

Frank O'Neill

February 8, 2024

It has now been over three years since you went home, Mary Lou, and I still miss knowing you are out there, ever available for a fun catch-up lunch, a quick text or to compare notes on the network's latest successes and faux pas. It was my privilege and pleasure to have known and worked with such a classy, smart, no-nonsense-but-always-fair professional for so many years. God bless.

Walter Barry

January 5, 2023

Miss you everyday. Especially our morning phone calls.

Jean Banting

September 28, 2021

So sad to hear of MaryLou´s passing. We were childhood friends and I considered her my big sister.

Jayne Fanelli

February 18, 2021

I wrote on behalf of my mom yesterday. My family and I are so sad for Mary Lou's family and friends. She was a very special person to us, and especially to my mom. My mom would really like to speak to one of Mary Lou's cousins if possible. I would very much appreciate if someone could email me at [email protected] so I can provide my mom's phone number. Again, my heartfelt condolences to all of Mary Lou's loved ones for your loss.

Carol Fanelli

February 17, 2021

I'm so very sad to hear this news about my childhood friend Mary Lou. We met in kindergarten and were lifelong friends. I'd been trying to get in touch with Mary Lou since Christmas. We had spoken right before and she sounded fine. We were making plans to get together this summer in place of our annual Christmas lunch.

I would be very grateful if one of Mary Lou's relatives or close friends could reach out to me. Heartfelt condolences to all of her loved ones.

Warm regards,
Carol Fanelli

Marylou and Mariano

Mariano Teresi

January 29, 2021

Miss you and love you always

Mary O'Connor

January 28, 2021

We will all miss you at Nearys .Mary was a Beautiful and SPECIAL Person .Thinking and Praying for all her family. Love ALways Mary OConnor New York

Karen Nelson

January 16, 2021

Rest in peace, Mary Lou. We had great times together. I will remember you with smiles and love. God bless.

Simone Taylor

January 15, 2021

Prayers and fond memories are what you have to remember your dearly departed. May the love of family and friends comfort you during these difficult days. Please accept my most heartfelt condolences.

Therese Kennedy Ghessi

January 11, 2021

Mary Lou, we will miss you terribly. We consider you family. Thank you for all the love you have expressed to the Ghessi family. We will miss our summer get togethers. Until we meet again. Therese, Bruce, Alex and Max.

Lorraine Kraker

January 11, 2021

Mary Lou was definitely one of a kind! Her friendship was deeply treasured coupled with memories of many wonderful trips, dinners and lunches shared. She will be sorely missed, but her legacy never forgotten. I'm sure she's in heaven telling St. Peter a thing or two and having a drink with my hubby, Walter.

Rob Correa

January 11, 2021

An absolute original........smart, witty, caring.....she was a complete package.
Bless you MLJ......see you upstairs for the post CBS lunch we never had.
Rob

Walter Barry

January 11, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Miss our daily telephone conversations. We will never forget you. Walter and Mariano

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