Obituary of Maryann Fitzgerald

Maryann T. Fitzgerald (nee Kennedy), 62, of Rockaway Point, New York, formerly of Marine Park passed away on Friday October 21, 2016 at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital after a long and courageous battle surrounded by her loving family. Maryann graduated St. Edmund's High School in 1972. She then went on to attend Hunter College. She worked for the Department of Education retiring from Madison High School. She was a woman who doted on her grandchildren, cherished spending holidays with her family. On a moments notice, she would gladly jump in the car and take anyone who asked out for “retail therapy”. Maryann enjoyed watching westerns and traveling the world with her husband Thomas, She was always ready with a comment or two as she inherited the true Irish humor and wit. She is survived by her husband Thomas, her children Thomas, Maura Fitzgerald and Erin Donnelly. She was the fond mother in law of Alexandra and Brian. Devoted grandmother to her four granddaughters. And, the loving sister of John Kennedy. She will also be remembered as a loving aunt, Sister in Law, and dear friend to so many. A gathering of Family and Friends will take place on Monday from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. at the Marine Park Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday at 10:00 A.m. at Good Shepherd Church. Interment to Follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Please take advantage of the "condolence" and "candle" tab to the left of your screen. Take a moment to reflect, express and memorialize Maryann on this tribute page to create a lasting remembrance for her family.