Maura Eileen Cleary, 88, of Scarsdale-Yonkers, NY, passed away peacefully on January 25 after a long illness. Maura was the daughter of Joseph and Kathleen O’Connor, of Roscommon and Kerry, Ireland. She was the eldest of three, with brothers Edward and John. Maura loved growing up in the Fordham area of the Bronx and the close extended family she had there in those days. She graduated from St. Nicholas of Tolentine high school and remained convinced all her life that she could find Tolentine connections almost anywhere she went. Maura was a ground breaker as a woman and top student at Fordham University in the 1950s. She continued to blaze a path for women as one of the earliest female public accountants working for “Big Eight” NY firms.
Maura leaves behind her husband of sixty years, Richard Cleary. Maura was a fabulous mother, totally dedicated to her sons Colin (Susan), Richard (Stacey) and Douglas (Jenn). Maura somehow found time in the early 1970s to earn her MBA at Fordham and returned to work as a senior accountant. Maura was a long-time parishioner and Treasurer for Our Lady of Fatima.
Ever social, Maura relished the friendships of family and neighbors. She loved the beach and found particular delight in Spring Lake NJ. Maura was especially happy in a circle of friends and family, enjoying the sunset. Maura could make a friend in a minute. She relished a good party and was invariably one of the last to leave. Maura enjoyed foreign travel and was proud of her Irish heritage.
Maura was devoted to her grandchildren Connor, Caitlin, Meridy, Megan, Ryan, Liam and Ava. She leaves them a legacy of love of family and appreciation for friends and community. Her family will cherish her memory.
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Margaret Pandaleon Bernetich says
January 28, 2022 at 11:23 amTo the entire Cleary family,
Sending much support and heartfelt condolences at the passing of your dear Mom. I will always remember her as an extremely happy person with a ready smile.
God bless her.
Gerard A King says
January 28, 2022 at 2:20 pmSo very sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing, Doug. My heart goes out to you and your brothers, and your dad. She was a beautiful woman, and you must get your great personality and wit from her. May God Bless you and your family. Rest In Peace, Mrs Cleary….
Michael Timoney says
January 28, 2022 at 7:03 pmMaura was my moms best friend, but she always made us feel like a part of their family. She had the ability to make every time that you saw her feel like a celebration; weddings, Thanksgiving, or just an unannounced visit to the house. Her generosity and kindness are things that everybody should strive for. Although we haven’t seen her recently we think about and talk about Maura often. She will be missed,
Michael and Tiffany Timoney
Erin Anderson says
January 30, 2022 at 2:13 pmDear Cleary Family,
Please accept our sincerest condolences. She is remembered as a warm and joyous person who meant a great deal to all she knew.
William and Erin Anderson
Sandra Hannon says
January 30, 2022 at 5:55 pmThinking of your family and the wonderful memories of your mom. She was always so gracious and fun to be around. May you find comfort in each other and the love of your extended family and many friends. My prayers are with all of you. I know she will be missed.
Frank Hill says
January 31, 2022 at 9:21 amTo the Cleary Family
My condolences on the passing of your mother. Rich, give my regards to your dad, and Colin and Doug. No matter what age you are when it happens, its never easy to say goodbye to your mother.
I’ll talk to you soon. Frank
Irene Barrett says
February 1, 2022 at 3:11 pmDear Cleary Family,
Our sincerest condolences on the passing of your mother. We have been a neighbor of your parents in Strathmore for many years and we miss having your mom’s sweet disposition and warm smile greeting us on our walks. To know that she is now in heaven smiling hopefully provides you some comfort at a very difficult time. You are in our prayers.
Irene (Gill) and Chris Barrett