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Marie Cousy Obituary
WORCESTER - Marie Agnes Cousy, "Missie," died peacefully in Worcester on Friday, September, 20, 2013. She leaves this world a better place because of her time with us. She leaves behind a devoted husband, Bob, two cherished daughters, Marie and Ticia, two kind grandchildren, Nicole and Zachary, and two loyal sons-in-law, Bruce and Randy.
Missie grew up in St. Albans, Long Island, New York. She attended Bishop McDonald High School and Queens College. Missie enjoyed her work at the Gertz Department Store, where she worked as a high school student in order to support her family, and worked her way to the head of the Invoice Department.
Missie and Bob met in the St. Albans neighborhood, where Bob played ball with her brother Eddie. Their 63 years of marriage followed four years of courtship. Their romance grew as they aged; it was common to see them walking together holding hands.
Many people have expressed appreciation for Missie's kindness, quick wit, engaging political conversation and feisty support for the underdog. She championed the civil rights of her African American fellow citizens and friends, the peace movement, and veterans' issues of various kinds, among other causes of the disenfranchised and battles of the heart. As one friend stated, "She was a 'hot ticket.'"
Missie's kindness to others extended to mentoring new wives into the Celtic "wives row." She was as well known within the Celtic family as her husband has been outside it.
Raising her daughters was full time work. Motherhood was her calling. Missie became a Girl Scout leader, and helped out at her daughters' schools, for instance by driving the nuns to appointments. She also was a dedicated gardener, tended her bird feeding stations, read the newspaper daily (underlining as she went), and trained her dogs who in turn warmed the family's heart. Whether it was in Worcester, or at Camp Graylag in the summer time, Missie embraced life to the fullest.
Missie was predeceased by her siblings James, Marian, and Edward.
The funeral Mass will be Tuesday, September 24, at 11 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church, 555 Pleasant St., Worcester. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Worcester. There are no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers those wishing to honor Missie can make a donation in her name to either Hope Lodge, 7 Oak St., Worcester, 01609 or the Nativity School of Worcester, 67 Lincoln St., Worcester, 01605.
The Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester is directing arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Marie Cousy
Ellie Mahoney Nagle
September 14, 2024
Bob, Marie & Tricia,
I always remember Missie on 9/20, and lots of other days. She was a treasured friend to my mother and our entire family and Marie & Tricia were wonderful friends to my twin sister Margie and me. Missie taught me many things about kindness, friendship, sacrifice and having the courage of your convictions politically and being willing to take part in our democracy and fight for what is right and the rights of all people. She had a serious side and also a wonderful and endearing sense of humor. I remember her unique laugh. I loved playing with Marie & Ticia as children and I treasure the memories. Hod Bless you Bob, Marie & Ticia on the anniversary and each day that follows. Your Mom was one of a kind ..... I carry her in my heart always. My love to you, Ellie Mahoney Nagle
Trevor Robinson
September 5, 2024
So sorry for your loss..I use to work at Brooks pharmacy and she was a customer..great lady
Ellie Mahoney Nagle
September 14, 2023
Bob, Marie & Ticia,
Whiles it´s hard to believe it has been 10 yrs since Missie died, it´s easy to say that I still carry a bright light in my memory and my heart for her remarkable gift of friendship to my Mom, and her gift of happiness to me and my entire family. I covert wonderful memories of play dates with Marie and Ticia while Missie & Arline (my mom) sipped coffee and talked about all the social issues of the 1960s. I remember that my mom was with Missie helping her get settled into her new house on Salisbury St the day President Kennedy was assasinated. I remember her warmth and nurturing presence at my mothers bedside during Moms last days at the Rose MONAHAN house. I remember happy times with Marie & Ticia and my twin sister Margie playing in the Cousy´s home and looking forward to whatever snack she would offer. As I grew older, I remember stimulating conversation on Civil rights and Woman´s rights and issues of the day. She was a beautiful lady, inside and out, a loyal and generous friend and a steady rudder when one was needed. Ten years have not diminished my love and admiration for her and her precious family. May God Bless and keep her family, and I thank God for the privilege of knowing this remarkable woman and her incredible daughters and husband. May her light shine brightly forever. Love, Ellie Mahoney Nagle
Rusty Tinsley
November 8, 2018
Marie, I Miss you very much.
Hope can say hello to my loving Wife Shirley Tinsley,
May You Rest In Peace.
Kate Brannum
October 19, 2013
My mother, Harriet Brannum, just found out that Missy had passed and has spent the morning telling me stories of Missy's kindness and faith. When my mother was pregnant with one of my brothers Missy insisted on driving a great way to have a baby shower for my mother even though Missy had just lost a baby of her own. Not many people would have the fortitude and kindness to do such a thing. The Brannums are thinking of the Cousys.
Chuck O'Connor
October 5, 2013
From the O'Connor's of Augusta Maine
51 years ago My Dad befriended the Cousy's and ALL Coaches & people associated with Graylag for 7 years…Mrs Cousy took care of me when I Attended the camp in 1969 with my Brother Joe. My next encounter with her was in her home in August 2012 for 4 hrs. I got to fill up her Bird feeders and read from a diary my dad had written about her and all others at Graylag. She talked about her daughters, her husband and what ‘Doc' Rivers should be doing with the Celtics. She talked about the Maintenance worker at Graylag that took care of the place for 17 years…She fed me lunch. She made me feel as if I was the most important person in the world. Finally a long hug and a kiss as if I were her only son. Simply a marvelous Lady.
Shannon Hunter
October 2, 2013
Your love for each other is beautiful and eternal! Everyone hopes to experiance something so selfless and loving in their relationships. I'm glad you were able to enjoy it together.
GIL SANTOS
September 30, 2013
Bob,
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ON THE PASSING OF MISSY.
WE KNOW HOW MUCH SHE MEANT TO YOU AND ARE PRAYING FOR YOU TO BE STRONG AT A VERY DIFFICULT TIME.
WE ALWAYS ENJOYED BEING AROUND HER AND HAVING SOME GOOD TIMES TOGETHER.
GIL AND ROBERTA SANTOS
Thomas McWeeney
September 29, 2013
I went to the wedding of Sheila O'Connor and Dan Massarelli and was welcomed into the home of the Cousy's. It turned out my Mom was a few years behind at Bishop McDonald. She had true generosity of spirit, a wonderful person
Joe O'Connor
September 26, 2013
Missy you will always hold place in my heart. Thank-you for all the love and caring you showered on me. You will be missed Missy
Jim Kelly
September 25, 2013
Dear Mr. Cousy,
My most sincere sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your beloved wife. May she know the hug of God.
Francine Gallati
September 25, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
September 25, 2013
Dear Bob, Marie and Ticia,
Our family shares cherished memories of Missie; her beauty, her candor, her funny stories about herself and her family and her commitment to helping whoever was in need. A special lady who made a difference.
Our heartfelt condolences-
Ellen(Power)Barry
Joan Friel
September 24, 2013
Dear Bob,Ticia and Marie,
Missie was such a lovely woman who touched so many lives. I will always remember how gracious and kind she was when Gerard first introduced me to you. Our heart felt sympathy to you all. Fondest Regards, Joan E. Friel and Family.
September 24, 2013
Bob,I have fond memories of Marie at Graylag.
My deepest sympathy to you and your girls
Your friend
Rusty Tinsley
September 24, 2013
Bob and family -- sincere sympathy and regrets at this time of your loss -- Jack Nicholson, Auburn
Jim Nelson
September 24, 2013
Sincerest sympathy to all of the Cousy family on the passing of such a devoted mother, grandmother and wife to all of her family. I and my teammates of Coach Cousy's first Boston College basketball team remember the gracious host that Mrs. Cousy was to us all in welcoming us to her home to celebrate that inaugural season. Her thoughtfulness in reaching out in conversations to us at that time only mirrored the legacy that she had provided to the wives of her husbands Boston Celtics teammates in previous years. It is with prayerful admiration and respect that we remember her. Sincerely, Jim Nelson Boston College 1965
Patty (Kacavich) Kelley
September 23, 2013
Dear Uncle Bob and family,
Sending my deepest condolences and prayers to you. May all your cherished memories bring you comfort at this difficult time and beyond.
September 23, 2013
I first met Mrs. Cousy 45 years ago at Bob's wonderful Camp Graylag. Ever since, I have always thought of Missie and Bob Cousy as the first couple of sport. She was a gracious and thoughtful person, married to a gracious and thoughtful man. My sincere condolences to Bob, Marie, Ticia, and the other members of the Cousy family.
Dan Doyle
West Hartford, Connecticut
September 23, 2013
Dear Bob and Family,
Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to you, in the loss of your dear Wife and Mother, as we keep you in thought and prayer during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Ray and Sally Trottier
Sr. Ann Morrison
September 23, 2013
The community at Notre Dame Academy surrounds you with our prayerful thoughts during this sad time. We are honored and humbled to have known dear Mrs. Cousy.
Nancy (Temple) Welch
September 22, 2013
I worked for Home Services for many years in Worcester and had the pleasure of knowing Mrs. Cousy. She was a sweet, kind and Beautiful lady inside and out. We sat and had coffee with her and she always gave us fresh vegetables from her garden. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
Mary Gene (Woods) Ryan
September 22, 2013
Mr. Cousy, Ticia and Marie - My deepest sympathy to all of you on Mrs. Cousy's passing. She was a beautiful person inside and out, and I know how much you will miss her! When my sisters and I were walking to Blessed Sacrament School on a rainy or snowy day, she (or Mr. Cousy) always stopped and picked us up - small gestures, but so thoughtful and remembered still 50 years later! My prayers go out to all of you, especially to Ticia, a classmate from the Class of 1967 at Blessed Sacrament.
Stephen DeVincent
September 22, 2013
I,too, grew up in St. Albans...and while we never met I have always felt a kinship with you..especially since I was a classmate of Willy Wolters at Bishop Loughlin, in NY, and in Mass. had an opportunity to hear him speak so highly of you....I offer my condolences
Judy Tonelli-Brown
September 22, 2013
So sorry for your loss. What I was fortunate to observe of your relationships with Missie (husband/wife and daughters/mother) was exemplary. Missie was so genuine. Genuinely good, honest, ambitious, smart, funny. After God made her, he broke the mold. My parents will miss her dearly, and I will, too. -Judy Tonelli-Brown and family
Terry Clark (Ray's Mom)
September 21, 2013
Bob, so sorry to hear of the loss of your lovely wife. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Debbie 2 Lakeside ICU
September 21, 2013
Mr.Cousy and Family,
Sorry for the sadness you feel at this time. Wonderful to know more about this fabulous woman ! Happy you have so many years of memories!
September 21, 2013
Our sincerest sympathy to the Cousy family. We will miss her deeply. It has been our honor to have shared some time with Missie. She was such a beautiful person that anyone who truly knew her couldn't help but love her. Her memory will be burnt into our hearts forever.
Your Friends,
Joe and Bob Rose
September 21, 2013
What a strong willed, lovable lady. It was a privilege to share a row with Missey and to remember so fondly all of the good times and her dynamic spirit.Our deepest sympathies with Bob and.Much love,to the the family, Lynn & Jim Loscutoff
Tom Lazour
September 21, 2013
Mr. Cousy, Marie and Ticia, I want to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your families. You are all in my prayers and thoughts.
Ray Clark
September 21, 2013
Bob
I am truly sorry for your loss .My deepest sympathy to you and your girls
at this very sad time
Your friend
Ray Clark
Lisa Stuart
September 21, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
Kay Malkasian
September 21, 2013
Bob,Marie,and Ticia, I will always remember the wonderful times shared with Missie. She was a true lady,a loyal friend,a loving mother and wife. Our family was friendly with the Cousy family when they first moved to Worcester. We shared many enjoyable times together,ones that will never be forgotten. Missie, you are in a far better place right now and may God bless your family. Thank you for all you did to make this world a better place. Love,Kay Sherry Malkasian and Paul Malkasian
Tom & Dottie Braley
September 21, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to Missie's loving family. It has been a true joy to share hugs and smiles with our dear friend and neighbor. We will miss her deeply and thank God for her life.
September 21, 2013
Bob, Marie&Ticia,
On behalf of the entire Arline Mahoney clan, please accept our sincere and heartfelt sympathies. There was no finer friend or more dedicated Mother than Missie. When our mother was in hospice, Missie came every day and was a ray of sunshine to our family until the very last. She was a tremendous power of example to all who were privileged to know her. She will be remembered and carried in our hearts always. Love, Ellie, Margie & Mary Mahoney
September 21, 2013
So very sorry for your lose Ticia and all of you - I SO remember our 8th grade graduation party at your house - Blessed Sacrament - those were the days! Your Mom and Dad were such gracious hosts! FOND memories. Kathye Kelly Blessed Sacrament Class of '67 and proud of it ! we were lucky kids-great parents, teachers etc - all strict but we still had fun!
Ethel & Tom Zocco
September 21, 2013
Our deepest symphaties. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Bill Bingham
September 21, 2013
I remember meeting Bob Cousy and his wife in Worcester many years ago. I introduced myself to him and told him what a fan I was. His first response was to introduce his wife to me. My sincerest sympathy to Bob and the Cousy family on your loss. May Marie rest in peace.
Paul Sullivan
September 21, 2013
To the Cousy Family,
I will remember all of you in my prayers during your time of sorrow. Although it was years ago, I always remember Mrs. Cousy's kindness.
Respectfully,
Paul Sullivan
Peg Pomphrey
September 21, 2013
Dear Mr. Cousy,
I never forgot this story: A friend of mine's son got in a car accident near your house years ago, before the age of cell phones. He needed to call the police and went to the nearest house, doubting that someone in your neighborhood would even answer the door. Not only did Mrs. Cousy answer, she brought him in, sat him down, gave him some water and offered food, comforted him and and made him feel like family until the police arrived. That act of kindness was never forgotten, nor will she be.
My sincere sympathies go out to you and your loved ones, but hopefully knowing that others were recipients of her thoughtfulness and kindness, and will never forget her, will lighten the load of your heavy burden at this time.
Paula Finn
September 20, 2013
Bob,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your wife was such a kind woman.
Joe & Kathy Sharry
September 20, 2013
God Bless Aunt Missie
gina trafecante
September 20, 2013
my heartfelt condolences to the Cousy family, when I would see Mr. Cousy with his "Bride" you could see the love they had for each other, God Bless in this time of sorrow.
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