Elizabeth Rose Brady

Elizabeth Rose Brady (nee Keenan), 80, of Blauvelt, NY, entered into eternal life on April 21, 2020 with her loving family by her side.  Born and raised in the Bronx, NY, she lived in Blauvelt for the past 50 years.  Liz was born on April 17, 1940 to John and Mary Flynn Keenan of County Leitrim Ireland.  She went to St. Thomas Aquinas grammar school in the Bronx NY and was a proud graduate of Cathedral High School.   After high school Liz worked for General Electric.  On April 29, 1961, Liz married the love of her life Daniel.  They were married for 58 years.   After spending many years as a stay at home mom, Liz enjoyed a rewarding career at Dr. Michael Kalvert’s office in New City, NY, where she retired from in 1999. 

Liz will be remembered for her infectious smile, love of her family, deep faith in God, and generous nature.  She had a way of making everyone she loved feel special.  Her favorite place to vacation with her family was Aruba.  She loved a good family party and was often the last person to leave.  Liz was everyone’s biggest fan and never missed a sporting event or special occasion for her daughters or granddaughters.  She was a dedicated parishioner of St. Catharine’s in Blauvelt, NY where she served on the Ladies Guild and Parish Council. 

Beloved wife of Daniel Brady.  Loving mother of Elizabeth Robinson (Daniel), Jean Marie Mohr (Richard), and Mary Santapaola (Salvatore). Cherished Nana to Elisa Mohr and Anna Robinson. 

Liz is survived by her sister Anne Madden, brother, Kevin Keenan (Barbara) sister-in-law Ann Keenan, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Edward and Alice (Brady) Henry, sister-in-law Josephine Brady, and sister-in-law Maureen Brady.      She was predeceased by her brother and sister-in-law Matthew and Barbara Keenan, brother John Keenan, sister and brother-in-law Mary and Joe O’Brien, brother and sister-in-law James and Eileen Keenan, sister, Margaret Keenan, brother and sister-in-law Thomas and Patricia Keenan, brother Francis Keenan, brother-in-law James Madden, brother-in-law John Brady, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Charles and Dolores Brady, and sister-in-Law Mary Egan.   She is also survived by many nieces and nephews who she adored and many cherished cousins.  Liz was blessed to have many lifelong friends who meant the world to her.

Funeral services were private.  A memorial mass to celebrate Liz’s life will be scheduled in the future.  In Lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made in Liz’s name to St. Thomas Aquinas School C/O Ms. Jessica Perez-Maldonado, Principal, 1909 Daly Ave, Bronx NY 10460 or Push to Walk for physical therapy for her nephew Billy Keenan, please make donations directly into the account for Billy Keenan, Push to Walk, 100 Bauer Ave, Oakland NJ, 07436. 

Arrangements made by Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale NJ, 07647.