Marion Theresa Kivlehan passed away on November 15, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 83 years old.
The daughter of Thomas and Mary Flynn McNama, she was born in the Bronx, NY, on November 15, 1935.
Marion worked for the New York Telephone Company for many years as a Secretary for the Vice President of the Legal Department, on Vesey Street in Manhattan. She left this position in 1963 when she became a stay at home Mom for many years raising four boys. Later in life when her boys were older she babysat for many families in the community. Marion also was a part-time Secretary for Dr.’s Mahendra and Sushila Gupta’s family practice in Blauvelt, NY.
Marion loved her Irish Heritage and enjoyed listening and dancing to Irish music. She was an original member of the Irish-American Cultural Center in Blauvelt, NY and loved attending socials there. She was also a member of the Tappan Senior Citizen Club and enjoyed vacations and trips with them over the years tremendously. Marion most of all loved her family and her family loved her even more. She was a friend to everyone and will be remembered as kind, generous beautiful woman who truly is an Angel.
Marion was a devoted member of St. Catharine of Alexandria Catholic Church in Blauvelt, NY.
Survivors include her loving husband Donald of 56 years. Her four sons James, Terence and his wife Anne Marie, Brian and William and his wife Christine. She will be remembered with love by her nine grandchildren Mary, Sean, Patrick, William, Ryan, Caroline, Christina, Kimberly and Katherine.
Marion was predeceased by her Mother Mary and Father Thomas and her three brothers Terence, John and Francis McNama.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 19, 2018, 2-4pm and 7-9pm at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, New Jersey, 07647.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Catharine Church, Blauvelt, New York on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 10 am with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, New York.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to United Hospice of Rockland, 11 Stokum Lane, New City, New York, 10956.
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I enjoyed Marion and Donald’s company at the Irish Center in Blauvelt. We had great times. Marion and I always danced to the Kerry polka whenever we were at “the Center.” She was a great leader. Rest in peace, Marion.
to the kivlehan family father and sons very sorry to hear of your moms passing be strong