Barbara A. Mcconaghy

McConaghy, Barbara A. (FitzGerald) of Quincy, passed away January 18, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Robert E. McConaghy. Loving mother of Judith A. Leon of Westwood, Janice A. O’Brien of Abington, and the late Walter C. McConaghy. Sister of Florence Freeman of FL, Betty Connelly of FL, and the late Frank W. FitzGerald, Jr., Richard FitzGerald, Anita McMahon and Russell FitzGerald. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Barbara’s family was the most important part of her life. She cherished time spent with her husband, children and especially her grandchildren. She worked for over 30 years in the Quincy Public Schools, most recently at North Quincy High School. She especially enjoyed bowling and volleyball, and for many years she participated in the Quincy Senior Olympics. Barbara volunteered with the North Quincy Alumni Theatre, and for the past 15 years she spent summer vacations in Pocasset where she enjoyed bocce, swimming, boating, poker, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was independent, active in the community, and generous with her time. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Monday from 4-8 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. A funeral service will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10:30 AM in the Keohane Funeral Home, Quincy. Donations in memory of Barbara may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.