Mary J. Jackson

If anyone ever cared, really cared for someone else it would have to be Mary J. Jackson. She was a warm hearted and well liked individual, and these wonderful traits came easily to her because she was such a sociable and amiable person, someone who was always making certain that those around her had whatever they needed. Mary was a talkative person who was tactful at all times but typically said what she meant.

      Mary was born on At Home in Manhattan, NY. She was the daughter of William & Mary Marek. Mary was raised in Astoria, NY. During her childhood she learned to be reliable and respectful. Mary was an obedient child who wanted to win the favor of others. She found it easy to show sympathy and to perform kind acts for others. These admirable qualities would become a part of Mary's personality throughout her life.

      For Mary, the school routines were never a problem although she generally preferred variety to structure. She seemed to be able to start a project and work right through to its completion. And she was able to do it quickly and efficiently. Mary was also adept at details. Mary was very observant and was generally quick at picking up new things. She enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes and teachers.

      There was one thing that all of Mary's friends knew and will still remember, and that is that she was a talker. She could pretty much talk to anybody about anything. This quality is one of the primary reasons that Mary was such a popular person throughout her life. But Mary was also dependable, loyal and trustworthy. Mary was the kind of person who simply radiated good fellowship. While she maintained personal standards and her own personal values, Mary was very accepting of others. With a distinct skill for working things out, Mary was often the person who would organize events. In fact, Mary was fairly comfortable playing the role of “host” for just about any occasion. When Mary made friends, she made true and lasting friendships. She liked to spend time with her cousin Jane.

      Mary was a faithful and loving person. Some would even call her sentimental and a romantic at heart. Her kindness and consideration radiated an aura of warmth to those around her. Mary cared for what others thought and carried that into her marriage. Compassionate and devoted, Mary worked hard to make her new life partner happy.

      Harmony was important to Mary and she made every effort to maintain it with her family. Mary was blessed with One child, Robert William. They were also blessed with Four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, Robert Jr., Heather, Autumn and Cristal Great grandchildren, Timothy, Brittany, Brooke and Robert III. Mary was always conscious of the feelings others had. She was reasonable and understanding. As a result, Mary was quick to solve disputes and did so without much fuss. Her secret of success in this area was simple: Mary would listen before she would act.

      Taking her work seriously came naturally to Mary, and she expected the same from those around her. Mary was a good team player, someone who was born to cooperate with others. She was what some would call a “people person” and it was demonstrated in her good communication skills. Mary was a steady worker, one who was realistic about schedules. The kind of details that would give family members and work colleagues fits were situations that Mary handled well. She could understand the details without getting lost in the broad “big picture.” Her primary occupation was a sales person in women's clothing. She was employed for over 10 years by Gardner's. She brought harmony to her work environment, doing what was necessary in order to get the job done, while always maintaining respect for her colleagues.

      A methodical woman, Mary enjoyed spending time working on her various hobbies. She had no problem following all of the steps and instructions on a given project and was proud of the fact that she could have something to show for her efforts. Her favorite pursuits were spending time with her grandchildren, traveling and growing plants.

      Not only did Mary enjoy traveling, but she also seemed to enjoy planning all of those trips and vacations. She was a facilitator who could easily make up a near perfect schedule of all of the things to do and see. She rarely tired of going back and revisiting her favorite places. Favorite vacations included Myrtle Beach, Catskills Mountains and Jones Beach.

      Mary was a lover of animals and cherished her pets. Her birds, Jeffrey and Charlotte. Her granddogs, Sport, Sawyer, Toby, TJ, Reesie, Meeko & Bandit also her great-grandcats- Rusty, Marlin and Colin.

      Mary passed away on October 10, 2015 at Solana Assisted living in Horsham, PA. Old age, Natural causes. She is survived by four grandchildren, four great grandchildren and 5 granddogs, Sawyer, TJ, Reesie, Meeko & Bandit Services were held at Thomas M. Quinn & Sons Funeral Home. Mary was laid to rest in The Calverton National Cemetery in Calverton, NY.

      Mary was a fantastic conversationalist who could engage just about anyone in a discussion. And whenever she said something, she meant it. Mary was a down to earth person, outgoing and gregarious. She was without question the type of person who enjoyed experiencing things first hand. She was practical and sensible, but what friends and family will remember her for most is the fact that she was so understanding and kind. Everyone whose life she touched will miss Mary J. Jackson.