Maureen Enright

At the age of 79, Maureen Enright passed away peacefully on November 10, 2026. She is survived by her two daughters, Jessica Enright-Polanish and husband Lloyd Polanish and Katherine Enright and husband Jeremy Darhansoff, and her two granddaughters, Raela and Adley Polanish.

Maureen was born in Manhattan on June 19, 1947 to her mother, Betty Reilly. She was raised by her maternal grandparents, Catherine and Thomas Connelly, surrounded by many of her Aunts and Uncles. She attended parochial schools and graduated from Marymount College- the first female in her extended family to obtain such a degree.

Maureen met the love of her life, Robert Enright, on the boardwalk of Long Beach, NY at the age of 15. They married in 1971 and lived in Manhattan for many years, where both of their daughters were born. In 1981 they moved to the suburbs of Old Greenwich and Maureen finally learned to drive a car at the age of 34. Maureen and Bob loved Greenwich and raised their family there.

Maureen was a perpetual volunteer- Newcomers, PTAs, Brownies and Girl Scouts, school plays, and HeadStart in Port Chester. Maureen had many talents and interests. She could sew anything- including her own hippy clothing in the 70s and her daughters’ Halloween costumes. She was an avid reader- always participating in book clubs and talks. She was exceptional at baking and cooking (she majored in Home Economics, after all) and won many prizes on the local WGCH radio station’s cooking contests. She enjoyed going to the beach or being on the boat with Bob at the helm. Maureen kept a magnificent garden- lilacs, roses, herbs, and always had beautiful orchids. She loved hosting parties- big and small- be it for Vietnam reunions, baby showers, birthdays, or the holidays. She could wrap a present like no other and she never met a ribbon that she didn’t like (or keep!).

After the sudden loss of her husband, Maureen stepped into single parenting with strength and grace. There was nothing she would not do for her daughters. She attended every event, celebrated every milestone. She made sure their lives were whole and happy. And she continued this with her own granddaughters- coming into New York City- sleeping on a couch to watch her first granddaughter, Raela, while Jessica was at work. And then-watching both Raela and Adley in Riverside- getting them on and off the school bus, organizing craft projects, and treating them to way too many donuts and cookies.

She will be most remembered for her kind heart. For always seeing the good in people and the glass as half-full. For her patience, her selflessness, and her generosity. Maureen did not ask for much from anyone- it was enough for her to be around people she loved.

She will be missed beyond measure. Her place in the lives and hearts of her daughters and granddaughters will never be filled. The only comfort in her passing is that she has been reunited with Bob.

The family will hold a private burial service this coming week. Maureen will be buried next to her husband at St. Mary’s on North Street in Greenwich. A memorial service will take place in February of 2027.