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Monahan, Cora June 23, 1932 - April 8, 2022

Ann Cora Monahan (Cora) 6/23/1932-4/8/2022

A life well lived and a person well loved. Cora left us Friday morning on a wet “Irish” day. How does one describe the impact of someone who touched so many and modeled such an adventurous and can-do approach to life? Cora was born in Dunboyne, Ireland, a small village in county Meath just outside Dublin. In the winter of 1957 at the age of 25, with her husband Gerry and their three small children they moved to The Bronx, leaving all of their extended family behind; a pretty courageous thing to do. They settled in Our Lady of Angels parish and there had three more children.  Gerry & Cora were very involved in the parish CYO program where over the years they helped create a basketball, cheerleading and softball dynasty (especially for the girls!). Cora was so dedicated that she once made 40 cheerleading uniforms in record speed, staying up late in the night to have them ready for the annual New York Cheerleading Competition.

Subsequently they moved to Yonkers from The Bronx and carried that same adventurous spirit to their new home, where friends and family were always welcome, especially those from Ireland whose visits were a welcome treat for the whole family.  At holidays Gerry and Cora often welcomed strangers to their table. There was always another seat available. Their door was always open. In later years Cora loved spending time with her grandchildren and then her great grandchildren. She wanted to be at all the games, birthday parties and weekend escapades. She was their beloved Grandma and Mima.

She was predeceased by her husband Gerard Monahan Sr. She is survived by her 6 children, Margaret Umbrino, (who is predeceased by her husband Frank,) Eileen Monahan,(Penny Pollard,) Geraldine McManus, (Tommy,) Gerard Monahan Jr, Ann Monahan-Baier, (John,) Brendan Monahan, (Jennifer,) as well as 13grandchildren, Vincent Umbrino, Kelly Paolili, Philip Umbrino, Brendan McManus, Hannah Monahan, Michael Monahan, Elizabeth Umbrino, Elizabeth Monahan-Pospisil, Taylor Lezama, Liam Monahan, Kurt Monahan, Aaron Crockett, Dylan Bair and by 6 great grandchildren.

In Ireland Cora also is survived by her brother-in-law Frank Slattery, her sister-in-law Bernie Kelly and many, many nieces and nephews with whom she happily visited in 2017.

Calling Hours: 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm, Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Mass: 10:45 am, Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at St. Joseph's Church, Bronxville

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    Noeleen (Hutton) and Liam says
    April 10, 2022 at 2:50 am

    Sincere condolences to the Monaghan family, it was always a pleasure to chat to Cora and Gerry when they visited Ireland and indeed we were welcomed into their home in Yonkers on a visit to New York, two lovely people. Rest in Peace Cora ?.

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    Mary kelly says
    April 10, 2022 at 3:59 am

    Our condolences to Auntie Coras family on her passing.We will always remember her as the beautiful open hearted lovely fun kind person she was.We cherish the memories of her last visit home ?

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    Patricia Dowling nee McCahill says
    April 10, 2022 at 4:16 am

    We are all so very sorry that aunt Cora has died, reunited with her beloved husband Gerry, thinking of you all at this very sad time.

    Rest in Peace.

    Patricia, Mary and Laura and all our families.

    Joe’s daughters.

    ❤️❤️❤️

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    George Hutton says
    April 10, 2022 at 8:53 am

    Condolences to all the Monahan family and all Cora,s Irish relatives;may she Rest In Peace,George and Mary Hutton Dunboyne.

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    Elaine Conroy says
    April 10, 2022 at 11:54 am

    Sincere condolences to all the family, extended family & friends. Rest in peace Cora.

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    Berney says
    April 10, 2022 at 1:18 pm

    Very sorry for your loss. Cora was my good friend and I will miss her. Love Berney

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    Pam Robinson says
    April 10, 2022 at 1:24 pm

    What an amazing, funny, kind, loving, hospitable aunt you were and how truly loved too. We will never forget you and Gerry for how welcome you always made us feel when we were in New York.
    Your house was always the go to place for all the Irish relatives. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
    Pam

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    Adrienne says
    April 10, 2022 at 3:48 pm

    Aunt Cora may your gentle soul rest in peace you are now with your beloved uncle Gerry . Love always your niece Adrienne Dunboyne

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    Mary Cullene Murphy says
    April 10, 2022 at 3:49 pm

    Please accept my sincere condolences to the entire Monahan family. Your parents were always so warm and welcoming to me and my large family. I have never forgotten that.

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    Brian Kelly says
    April 10, 2022 at 5:07 pm

    Rest in peace Aunt Cora. Condolences to all the Monahan family on the passing of your beautiful Mam.

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    Sue & Marty says
    April 10, 2022 at 11:36 pm

    What a wonderful tribute to your Mother. God bless and may her beautiful soul rest in peace.

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      Deirdre Kelly says
      April 13, 2022 at 10:41 am

      With heartfelt condolences on the death of your beloved mother, Aunt Cora. She was so kind to all her extended family and we will miss her.

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    Hugh A Mohan says
    April 11, 2022 at 7:14 am

    My sincere condolences, Cora was one of a kind. She was warm, kind, considerate, comforting and a class act. Cora was always there for you regardless of the issue. Always the first one to volunteer and the last to leave. May the Monahan family gain strength from all her fond memories, which there are many. My thoughts are with you all at this sad time. May she rest in peace.

    Hugh

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    Winnie, Eithne says
    April 11, 2022 at 9:39 am

    Sincere condolences to the Monaghan and Kelly families. May Cora Rest In Peace. The Nolan Family, St. Patrick’s Park.

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    Carrie Coghill says
    April 11, 2022 at 1:07 pm

    Eileen,

    I’m so sorry for your loss. Although I never met your mother, I know how special she was and that she will be dearly missed! Sending healing prayers to you and your family.

    Love,
    Carrie Coghill

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    Richard Kelly says
    April 11, 2022 at 2:17 pm

    So very sorry to hear of aunt Coras passing. We all thought the world of her. Condolences to all her family and friends ❤️

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    Brian Monahan says
    April 11, 2022 at 4:38 pm

    So sorry to hear of Aunt Cora’s passing. She was a wonderful lady, a kind and gentle sole but onr not to be crossed! Our memories of Gerry & Cora are of the very best of people, kind, compassionate and very proud of all their children. She will be missed but now she joins Uncle Gerry in heaven so once again they are the perfect pair. Rest in peace Aunt Cora.
    From all the Monahan family in Trim Co Meath and Paris France.

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    Anne Kistinger says
    April 11, 2022 at 7:50 pm

    A truly kind and fine lady!
    My sincerest condolences.

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    Rory Lynch says
    April 13, 2022 at 8:49 am

    So sorry to hear of Cora’s passing. She was a wonderful lady and we have such happy memories of her. We always cherished her visits, they were happy times. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
    Rory, Ursula, Lucy, Finn, Darragh and Eoghan

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    Aoife, Liam, Tiernán & Cadhla says
    April 13, 2022 at 10:47 am

    Rest in peace Aunty Cora – love and sympathies to all from Ireland x

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    Mike Brophy says
    April 13, 2022 at 8:44 pm

    So sorry for your loss, your mom was a wonderful woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

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    Gerry Keating says
    April 14, 2022 at 7:04 pm

    Very sad to hear the news. As a child I always loved when Uncle Gerard and Aunt Cora came home to Dublin. Wonderful stories and always so well dressed. You have all got wonderful memories of your mother, grand-mother and great grand-mother and those memories will stay with you forever. She’s at peace now with Uncle Gerard and I’m sure they are looking down upon us all with a big smile.

    In New Zealand, many Maori people have “Mana”. I guess anyone can have “Mana”. Mana can mean many things but more often than not it means authority, charisma, prestige, integrity, spiritual power and strength. I believe Aunt Cora had Mana.

    Gerry Keating
    Son of Jimmy & Patricia

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