Mary Cooney

Cooney, Mary P. (Page) of Quincy, passed away peacefully, February 21, 2012. Beloved wife of Gerald G. Cooney of Quincy. Loving mother of James E. “Jim” Cooney and his wife Lisa of Braintree, John G. Cooney of Quincy, Paul T. Cooney and his wife Diane of E. Sandwich, Eileen M. Deiorio and her husband Chuck of Milton and Anne P. Leary and her husband Mike of Hingham. Sister of Jean Callahan and her husband Thomas of Rockland and the late Barbara Finnigan. Sister in law of the late Joseph “Ben” Finnigan. Cherished grandmother of Jacqueline and Alexandra Cooney of Braintree, Caitlin, Meaghan, Jeremiah and Erin Cooney of E. Sandwich, Samantha and Matthew Leary of Hingham. Mary is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Mary was born in Boston. She was a graduate of St. Patrick’s High School in Roxbury and Boston Teachers College class of 1950 with honors, and also excelled in writing, French, and Literature. Mary worked as a teacher for the Boston Public Schools for 30 years before retiring in 1993 from the Curtis Guild School in East Boston where she was a reading specialist. Mary enjoyed going to yard sales, knitting, traveling and was an avid reader. Mary’s grandchildren were the cornerstone of her life, attending all of their events was a priority in her life. Most importantly Mary loved spending time with her family whether it be celebrating the holidays or trips to Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. She will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure to know her. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Friday 4-8 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9:15 AM on Saturday prior to the Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Quincy at 10 AM. Burial in Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy. Donations in memory of Mary may be made to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.