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Mary Josephine Fitzgerald (née Forde)

MARY-JOSEPHINE-FITZGERALD

Brooklyn, New York and formerly of Rathlacken, Co. Mayo, Ireland.

Passed away peacefully in the arms of her devoted daughter on Friday, July 10, 2026, six weeks shy of her 94th birthday.

Mary is predeceased by her adoring husband, Gerard Fitzgerald (Jerry).

She will be deeply and sadly missed by her loving and devoted children: Caroline and John McLoughlin, Gerard and Eileen Fitzgerald and Catherine and Timothy Parker. Mary was an adored grandmother to her seven grandchildren: Carina Magniccari (Louis), Susan Haywood (Alfred), Casey and Melissa Fitzgerald, Timothy and Gracie Parker and Jessica Healey (James). She will also be fondly remembered by her five honorary great-grandchildren.

Mary is predeceased by her brothers: Martin (Nora), Patrick, Tom, Brian and Michael Forde. She is survived by her cherished sisters and brother: Nancy O’Sullivan (Paddy), Patsy Forde (Sean), Kathleen Gill, Breege Cryan (Cathal), Frances Lavin (Francie), Monica McHale (Sean) and Sean Forde (Mary); her sisters-in-law, Maryann Forde (Brian) and Ann Forde (Michael). She will also be greatly missed by her many nieces and nephews both here and abroad. Though Mary made New York her home for more than 76 years, Ireland always held a special place in her heart, and she treasured every return to her beloved County Mayo.

May she Rest in Peace

Reposing at Marine Park Funeral Home, Brooklyn, New York, Tuesday, 14th July.

Requiem Mass on Wednesday, 15th July at 9.30 at St. Bernard Church, interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, New York. Funeral mass will be live streamed at saintbernardbrooklyn.com.

 

Published On: July 13th, 2026

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JIMMY FITZGERALD AND MAUREEN
3 weeks ago

Very sorry to hear of your mum’s passing. Mary was a wonderful lady and a great mum. Mary will be greatly missed by all of you. Caroline, Gérard, Katherine and all the Families. May Mary rest in eternal peace. With lots of love from all of us. ❤️

Noel & Elaine Cryan & Family
3 weeks ago

Sincerest sympathies to Caroline, Gerard, Catherine and all extended families. May Mary’s kind and gentle soul rest peace🙏

Maura Mc Hale
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Caroline, Gerard, Catherine, brother, sisters & extended Forde & Fitzgerald families on the death of Mary, May she rest in peace

Francie & Geraldine Walsh/Family
4 weeks ago

Condolences to the Forde and Fitzgerald families on the passing of Mary. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Des & Carmel McGuinn
4 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to Sean and Mary and the Forde and Fitzgerald families on the sad passing of Mary.
May her soul rest in eternal peace.

Thomas Forde London and Ballycastle (Mayo)
4 weeks ago

Belated sympathy to Caroline & John and all the Fitzgerald and Forde families
on the passing of Mary. Sympathy too to her many friends and relations in
Ireland and America.
May Mary’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Jacqueline McHale
4 weeks ago

To Caroline, Gerard, Catherine, Mary’s brother, sisters and extended family. Sincere sympathy on the loss of Mary. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace. Thinking of all of you at this very difficult time.

David & Deirdre Rowe, Ballina
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to All The Forde & FitzGerald Families on Mary’s passing, A Lovely Lady. RIP

Michael & Emar Collins
4 weeks ago

We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to all Mary’s family and to the Forde and Fitzgerald families at this sad time. May Mary’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Charlie & Julia Collins Carrowmore Lacken
4 weeks ago

We offer our deepest sympathy to the Forde and Fitzgerald families on the passing of Mary. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Raymond and Margaret Ballina
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy on Mary’s passing to Caroline Johnny, Carina, Susan and all the Forde and Fitzgerald family. May she rest in peace.

Kevin & Hilary Kelly
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Fitzgerald & Forde families. Mary & Jerry and family Catherine, Caroline (Johnny), & Gerard (Eileen) were so kind & generous when we first came to Brooklyn NY in the 90ies. They guided us on a fabulous journey. Many a time we met Mary in the airport on her trips back & forth. A Lady. RIP Mary

Jack & Imelda Tiernan, New york
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the family on passing of mother. She is now resting with Gerry . Happy memories of the Ashford Arms. May she rest in peace.

Carmel &Tony Kelly
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Forde and Fitzgerald families on the sad passing of Mary .
May she R.I.P

Liam & Catherine Reilly
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Fitzgerald and Forde families on the sad passing of Mary. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

John & Martina O’Donnell, Essex.
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Caroline and Johnny, the Forde and Fitzgerald families, on the passing of Mary. May she Rest in Peace.

Liam Higgins
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Forde family on the death of Mary . May her gentle soul rest in peace .

Brian and Fiona Corr
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Caroline, Gerard, Catherine and the entire Fitzgerald family. Thinking of you all at this time. May she rest in eternal peace.

Thomas and Breege Lynott & Family
4 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to the Fitzgerald and Forde Families on the sad passing of Mary. Our thoughts and prayers are with ye at this very sad time. May her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Thomas and Breege Lynott & Family
4 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to the Fitzgerald and Forde families on the passing of Mary. Our thoughts and prayers are with ye at this very sad time. May Mary’s Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Seamus Neary, Castlebar
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Forde and Fitzgerald families on the passing of Mary, may she rest in peace

Marie and Aidan Sweeney
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Fitzgerald and the Forde family’s on the passing of Mary , may her gentle soul rest in peace

Declan and Helen Collins and family
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Fitzgerald and Forde families on the passing of Mary. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Danny Gallagher and Family. Ballina.
4 weeks ago

Condolences to the Fitzgerald and Forde Families on the sad death of Mary. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Aiden, Gillian Grier & family
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to The Fitzgerald and Forde families. May Mary rest in peace.

Robbie and Heather Bourke
4 weeks ago

With deepest sympathy to all the Forde family at this sad time

Mary Williams. Lacken
4 weeks ago

Sympathy to the Forde and Fitzgerald Families on the passing of Mary. May Her Gentle Soul Rest in Heavenly Peace

Michael Irwin .
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the Fitzgerald and Forde Families on the passing of Mary. May her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

John,Elaine,Adam,Kayley,Amy and Jj Lavin
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Caroline,Gerard,Catherine and all the Fitzgerald and Forde families .A true lady who will be sorely missed . May her soul rest in peace

Wanda & Patsy O’Neill Ballycastle Co Mayo
4 weeks ago

Deepest condolences Caroline & John on the passing off your Mother/ Mother in law. Sympathy to all Mary Josephine’s family. May she Rest in Peace

Mark & Sarah McDonnell, Crossmolina
4 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Sean & Mary, and to the extended Forde & Fitzgerald families on the passing of Mary. May her kind & gentle soul rest in peace in God’s heavenly kingdom.

Mary & Michael Gill, Lacken
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Forde and Fitzgerald families and extended families on the passing of Mary. We have many happy memories chatting with her in New York and here in Lacken. A lovely lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Noel Tighe
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Forde and the Fitzgerald families on the passing of Mary.
May she rest in Peace.

Tom and Mary Ruddy & Family
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Fitzgerald and Forde families on the passing of Mary. May she rest in peace.

Joan Williams Rathlacken
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Francie, Sean, Nancy, Kathleen, Monica, Breege and Patsy on the death of your sister Mary and to Caroline, Johnny, Gerard and Catheraine and your families on the loss of your beloved mother and grandmother. May she rest in peace.

Fiona Brady & Dominick
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Caroline & Johnny, Gerard & Eileen, Catherine and Tim as well as their families on the loss of a lovely Mum, Granny and great Granny. To Nancy, Patsy, Kathleen, Breege, Frances, Monica and Sean, our condolences to you and your families on the loss of your big sister. I always remember Mary being very glamorous with perfect hair and make up, smiling and having fun.
Her glamour will now grace the hallways of Heaven as she rests peacefully with family gone before her.

John and Jo Murphy Lacken
4 weeks ago

Condolences to the Fitzgerald and Forde families at this sad time

Donal Flannelly
4 weeks ago

Deeper sympathy to all the Ford and Fitzgerald families on the passing of Mary.
May she rest in peace

Bríd Robinson
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Fitzgerald and Forde families on the passing of Mary. May she rest in peace.

Yvonne Williams McGirl and family
4 weeks ago

Thinking of all the Forde and Fitzgerald families at this sad time. May your sister, mother and grandmother Mary rest in peace.

Mary Golden & Jacinta Kelly
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Forde and Fitzgerald families on the passing of Mary. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. May she Rest In Peace.

Gerry & Josie Connor Luton UK
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Caroline and Johnny the Forde and Fitzgerald family on the passing of Mary. May she Rest in Peace

Carmel Tighe-Finnerty
4 weeks ago

My sincer Sympathy to you Monica on passing of your sister. Gone to her Eternal Reward. May her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace 🙏

Seamus And Mary Bilbow
4 weeks ago

With Deepest Sympathy R I P Mary

Martin & Madeline McGuire
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Forde and Fitzgerald families on the passing of Mary. May she rest in peace.

Paddy and una Forde
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Fitzgerald and Forde family on the passing of Mary. May her soul Rest in Peace

Mary Dowling
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Monica on the passing of your sister Mary.May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Nollaig and Michael D McAndrew Bessie’s Bar
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to all the Fitzgerald and Forde families on the sad news of Mary’s passing. May she rest in peace.

Tony and Breda McGuire Palmerstown
4 weeks ago

We offer you all …Fitzgerald and Forde families our sincere sympathies on the death of your beloved mother, grandmother great grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend of many. Now is your time to rest.

Sean Kearney
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all of the Fitzgerald and Forde families on the passing of Mary, may her soul rest in peace

Breda Ruddy
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Fitzgerald & Ford Family on Mary’s passing,May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Alice and Michael Fitzmaurice
4 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to the Fitzgerald and the Forde families on the passing of Mary. May her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Kevin and Mary mcdonnell killala
4 weeks ago

Sympathy to the Fitzgerald and Forde families on the death of Mary.RIP

Doreen Connor Lacken
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Caroline and Johnie and all the Fitzgerald Family on the passing of Mary. May her gentle soul rest in peace

McNamee Family
4 weeks ago

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the Forde and Fitzgerald families on the death of Mary.
May she rest in peace.

Carmel & Gerard Barrett
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Nancy and Monica and all the Forde and Fitzgerald family on your sad loss. RIP

Jack and Marie McLoughlin, Castlelacken
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Fitzgerald and Forde families on the passing of Mary. May she Rest in Peace.

Michael Reilly
4 weeks ago

May she rest in peace

Damian Mc Hale
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Fitzgerald and Forde families on the death of Mary. I have memories of her always being kind and pleasant, both in NY and on holidays in Lacken. May she rest in peace.

Anne Rooney Castlelacken
4 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to both families on Mary’s passing, may her gentle soul rest in peace.❤️

Kathleen Murray Lacken
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Forde and Fitzgerald families on the sad passing of your beloved mother, grandmother greatgrandmother,sister and aunt Mary, May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Kathleen & Sean Lynn Killala
4 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to the Fitzgerald and Forde families on the sad passing of Mary. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Carmel O’Connell, Beltra and London
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Kathleen, Francie, Monica, Sean and all the Forde and Fitzgerald Family on the death of Mary. May her soul rest in peace.

Alex and Mary Stapleton
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to the Forde and Fitzgerald families on the sad passing of Mary. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Sean & Michelle Bourke and family
4 weeks ago

Our deepest condolences to all the Forde/Fitzgerald family on the passing of Mary. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Noel and Teresa Connor Lacken
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolence to Caroline and Johnie on the passing of Mary. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Loughney familly
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Frances and the Forde and Fitzgerald families on the passing of Mary.
May she rest in peace.

Áine Lavin, Michael & Peter
4 weeks ago

Our deepest condolences to Caroline & Johnny, Gerard & Eileen, Catherine & Timothy (extended families) on the passing of your dear mum Mary and our beloved Aunty. She brought so much joy and kindness to our lives, she will be deeply missed, never forgotten. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Carmel (Loughney) & Brian Mc Ginty
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Forde and Fitzgerald families. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Gerry &Nonie McGee
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Forde and Fitzgerald family on the passing of Mary. May she Rest in Peace

Padraic & Mary Maughan
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Caroline & Johnny, Gérard & Eileen , Catherine & Timothy and Grandchildren , all Forde family and extended families on the sad passing of Mary may she
rest in peace.

Jarlath Munnelly
4 weeks ago

Sympathies to the Forde and Fitzgerald families at this sad time for you all. May Mary rest in peace.

Tom and John Maughan
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Fitzgerald and Forde families on the death of Mary. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

John & Mary Reilly.
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Forde & Fitzgerald families on the passing of Mary. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Noel and Philo
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to you Kathleen and extended Families on the death of Mary. May She Rest in Peace

Patricia McLaughlin – Kilcummin, Carrowmore, Lacken
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Forde, Fitzgerald and related family members. May Mary rest in peace.

Sean & Angela McAndrew Killala
4 weeks ago

Condolences to Fitzgerald and
Forde families on the sad passing of their beloved Mary.
May her gentle soul rest in peace with those who have gone before her

Brendan &Ann Golden
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to all the Forde and Fitzgerald families.
May she rest in eternal peace

Michael & Terri Connor
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Caroline, Johnny and family and the extended Forde and Fitzgerald families on the death of Mary. May the Lord have mercy on her kind and gentle soul.

Noel and Teresa Flannelly
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Caroline Catherine and Gérard,and the extended Forde and Fitzgerald families on the sad passing of Mary.
May her gentle soul rest in peace

Aine Regan Swinford/Killala
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Nancy and all the Fitzgerald and Forde and extended family on the passing of Mary. May she rest in peace.

David and Paula Alexander
4 weeks ago

Sincere Condolences to the Forde and Fitzgerald families on the passing of Mary Josephine, may she Rest in peace.

Tony and Esther Rogers-Culkin, Rosserk, Killala
4 weeks ago

Condolences to the Fitzgerald and Forde families on the passing of Mary. May she rest in peace.

Caroline and John Walsh glenedagh ballycastle
4 weeks ago

Condolences to all the family. May she rest in peace.

Margaret and michael gallagher
4 weeks ago

Condolence to the Forde and Fitzgerald family.
Mary was a lovely, friendly lady.
May she rest in peace

Susan Tighe
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Forde and Fitzgerald families on the death of Mary. May she rest in peace 🙏

Gráinne (née Cryan)and Joe Tighe, Castlebar
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to Mary’s children and to all the Forde and Fitzgerald families on the sad passing of Mary. She was a lovely lady in life. May she rest in peace in God’s Heavenly kingdom.

Margaret Mchale and girls.
4 weeks ago

I offer my sincere sympathy to the Fitzgerald family on the sad passing of their beloved Mum. Condolences also to all the Forde families and all extended family relatives and friends May her kind and gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Kathleen and Padraig Barrett killala
4 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to the Forde family on the death of Mary.
May her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

James Walsh and family. Lacken and ballina
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Caroline,Gérard and Catherine extended family and friends on the passing of Mary Josephine. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Frances Lavin
4 weeks ago

My sincerest condolences on the passing of my treasured oldest sister Mary, to Caroline & Johnny, Gerard & Eileen, Catherine & Timmy, grandchildren and extended Fitzgerald and Forde families. Mary has been a loving and adored sister throughout my life and her presence and laughter in our home in Ireland is deeply missed. May her gentle, kind soul rest forever in peace, she will always have a place in my heart.

Catherine (Healy) Doores, Doonadoba, and Bill Healy Clifden
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Fitzgerald and Forde families on your sad loss. May she rest in peace.

Mary Loughney, Kilcummin
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Forde family on the death of Mary

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