Mary O'Donoghue (nee Mackessy) Death - Obituary : Mary O'Donoghue Has Died

Mary O’Donoghue (nee Mackessy) Death – Obituary, Funeral, Cause Of Death

We are extremely saddened to announce the passing of Mary O’Donoghue, a stalwart and staunch advocate of Irish and Irish Americans in the New York Community.

The death has occurred of Mary O’Donoghue (nee Mackessy), Woodlawn/Bronx, New York and formerly of Tarmons West, Tarbert and New York. Mary passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 23rd 2021. Mary was predeceased by her husband Michael O’Donoghue of Skibbereen,County Cork and her brothers Paddy, Timmy, Johnny and Joe Mackessy,and sister Helen Moriarty(nee Mackessy.)

She will be sadly missed by her loving family, son Michael A. O’Donoghue and his wife Marianne (New York), daughter Catherine M. O’Donoghue (New York), sisters Lila Kissane (Tarbert), Kitty McGee (Birmingham), Noreen Burke (New York), brothers Con Mackessy (Tarbert), Tom Mackessy (London), Jim Mackessy (New York), sisters-in-law Theresa and Agnes Mackessy, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors

Mary (aka Mame) was a well known and active member of the New York Irish community since her arrival from Ireland to the United States in 1949. Mary was a former President of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Bronx Division 9 Ladies A.O.H. She was also appointed Aide to the Grand Marshall of the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 1988. Mary served as a member/delegate of the NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, as well as being elected as the President of the Bronx, Bedford Park Shamrock Club. She was a woman of boundless energy and enthusiasm, actively raising money and awareness for numerous Irish and American charitable and social causes.

Mary was also a great lover of Irish music, history, and culture. She was a skilled harmonica and button accordion player. Many a dull party was brought to life by Mary’s lively presence and music skills.
In addition to honoring her Irish roots, Mary was also extremely proud to be an American citizen. She volunteered and worked side by side with numerous New York political leaders throughout the decades. She could often be heard saying “Up Kerry, but God Bless America.”

Viewing will be held on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 from 2:00 – 4:00 & 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. in Hodder Farenga Funeral Home, 899 McLean Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 10:45 A.M. in St. Barnabas Church, Bronx, NY
Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, NY

Through a social media announcement, DeadDeath learned on July 27, 2021, about the death of Mary O’Donoghue (nee Mackessy) who has died. In the mourning spirit of this death, families, friends, and associates of the deceased share their sad news across social media timelines.

It is really a difficult time for the beloved ones of Mary whose passing has brought so much tears to.

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There are many tributes and condolences on social media timelines of the affected friends and families. Death has always created deep heartbreak and an inexplicable deep sense of loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family who has lost their beloved one and also with friends who must have been devastated by the death news.

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This publication is not serving as the official obituary announcement by the family. An account of life of Mary O’Donoghue (nee Mackessy) and details about the upcoming funeral is not contained in this writing. The family of the deceased would release the official obituary announcement which may contain the visitation ad funeral date.

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