Farrelly, Dr. Gail E. March 13, 1944 - March 10, 2019

Dr. GAIL E. FARRELLY, passed away on March 10, 2019. Born and raised in the Bronx, New York, Gail was an active resident of Bronxville, New York for many years. With a doctorate in accounting from George Washington University, Gail taught at both Southern Methodist University and Rutgers University.  During her career she published numerous articles in business and academic journals as well as professional texts.   She received her undergraduate degree from The College of Mount St. Vincent and was a proud graduate of St. Barnabas High School. In retirement, Gail turned to fiction writing, publishing mystery novels and writing spoof articles for her local newspapers and for TheSpoof.com, a British website. Her writing often drew inspiration from her academic career with titles including Duped by Derivatives and Creamed at Commencement.  Gail became a successful and popular public speaker.  Favorite topics for her writing talents included popular culture, Christmas, and her Irish heritage. Gail was the beloved daughter of the late James J. and Rita T. Farrelly, and the loving sister of Rita K. Farrelly (Bronxville, New York), Roberta Fugazzi (East Lansing, Michigan), and James Farrelly (Manchester, New Jersey). She will be missed by her nephews and nieces and their families: Dr. James Fugazzi (Okemos, Michigan), Alexander Fugazzi, Esq. (Henderson, Nevada), Jennifer Farrelly (Brooklyn, New York), Debra Wieben (Whitehouse Station, New Jersey), Laura Trumble (Manchester, Pennsylvania), and Kelly Farrelly (Highlands Ranch, Colorado). Her nephews and nieces as well as her many grand-nephews and grand-nieces will not forget Gail’s love and generosity. The family will receive friends at McGrath & Son Funeral Home (20 Cedar Street, Bronxville, New York), on Wednesday, March 13, from 5pm to 8pm.   Funeral services will be held at 9:45am on Thursday, March 14, at The Church of Saint Joseph, (15 Cedar Street, Bronxville, New York).