Spellman, Mary Lynne – Fred H. McGrath & Son, Inc.

Mary Lynne Spellman passed away the morning of Friday, March 13.

Mary was born on August 8, 1947 in the Bronx, the first child of Walter and Gertrude McCarthy. She spent most of her childhood on City Island with her little brother Walter, graduated from St. Catherine’s Academy and then went on to get her B.A. and Masters in Education from Mercy College.

Mary spent 37 years as an elementary school teacher and literary specialist at PS 97 in the Bronx, where she dedicated herself to her students and made lifelong friends. After her retirement, and always full of energy, she went on to coach the next generation of teachers as an adjunct professor at her alma mater. She was always active in the community, a member of the Junior League in Bronxville and the President of the School 8 PTA.

Mary met her husband Christopher Spellman at a party in college. They married and built a beautiful family together in Yonkers, NY. Mary and Chris would have celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary this summer.

Mary raised two adoring kids, Chris and Kate, and served as a second mom to just about anyone who needed her. Her kitchen table was legendary, the site of good memories, great advice and plenty of laughs. She was known by all for her genuine kindness and positivity, but also for the quiet strength which carried her through a very tough illness at the end of her life.

Mary was predeceased by her parents, her brother, Walter McCarthy, and her baby girl, Jenny. She is survived by her husband, Chris, her children Chris Spellman (Barbara), Kate Coletti (Joe), four grandchildren, Tommy, Claire, Ryan and Owen, who brought her endless joy, and her Forever Friends who became family.

She will be missed more than words can say.

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Tino & Josefina Zepeda says
March 15, 2026 at 1:36 pm

Our condolences to the Spellman family. Our heart and prayers are with you. Thank you for all the kind words and advise, to us, and our children. We will miss you Mary.
Tino & Josefina Zepeda says
March 15, 2026 at 1:36 pm

Our condolences to the Spellman family. Our heart and prayers are with you. Thank you for all the kind words and advise, to us, and our children. We will miss you Mary.
Jannine Neill says
March 15, 2026 at 1:42 pm

My deepest condolences to the Spellman family. Mary was such a genuine and kind person to me. From the first day i met her i could see what a kind person she was. She was there for me when my mom and myself went through our own health issues.
Mary was one of the greatest grandma’s ever( i know i was Claire, Ryan and Owen’s nanny)God bless you Mary, you’ll be truly missed ❤️🙏🏽🕊️
Andreia Marques says
March 15, 2026 at 2:01 pm

My sincere condolences to the entire family. Mary was a special person in my life and will be remembered forever in my heart.
Andreia Marques says
March 15, 2026 at 2:04 pm

I will miss her. May the Lord receive her into His glory.
Susan Weisfeld says
March 16, 2026 at 1:59 am

Mary was a special friend and I will always be grateful for the years of encouragement and support, and most of all for having her as a friend. She was smart, witty, compassionate and always had a warm, welcoming smile. Many happy times together! I am sad for her family and hope the memories of this lovely woman will be of some comfort as time goes on.
Judy Limberg says
March 16, 2026 at 5:02 pm

Our deepest sympathy to all the family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Judy & Frank Limberg
Clare Holohan says
March 18, 2026 at 9:40 am

Deepest sympathies to all the Spellman family at this very sad time. Thinking of you all and sending all our love and light from Dublin, Ireland. Clare, Andrew, Niall &Felicity Holohan.

Spellman, Mary Lynne August 8, 1947 - March 13, 2026

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