MaryAnn D'Innocenzo

MaryAnn D'Innocenzo, passed away on June 11, 2015 at Nyack Hospital. MaryAnn was born in Piermont, NY to Emilia and Steve Hnat. She was one of seven children. She attended Piermont Elementary School and graduated from Tappan Zee High School in Piermont. She then attended Rockland State Hospital School of Nursing in Orangeburg, NY. After three years of study, she was awarded her RN degree and stayed on to work at Rockland Psychiatric Hospital for 20 years until she retired. She was a skilled nurse who provided excellent care in a difficult setting. MaryAnn was a nature lover, a bird watcher, a flower enthusiast and one who loved and cared for animals, especially cats. Hook Mountain in Upper Nyack was always a favorite walking place as she loved walking by the water. Two cross country trips by car across the United States enabled her to see many of the spectacular national parks across our country. She marveled at the unbelievable scenery provided by nature and worried that man would mess it up. She spent many hours bird watching and tending to her many flowers. She was definitely an advocate for animal rights and believed in the sanctity of all life. Cats were in a special category and she had many as pets. She was also active in spaying, neutering and feeding feral cats and some were lucky enough to find their way into her home where all cats were given royal treatment. She also belonged to the Congers I Senior Citizens Club where she enjoyed the activities as well as the many friendships she made.MaryAnn is survived by her husband Joseph D'Innocenzo of New City and her son Alex also of New City and her cherished granddaughter Adyson. She is also survived by her sisters Jenny Daiello (Bill), Jossie Canova (Remo), Kathy Hnat (Ed Dembitz), brothers Steve Hnat (Fran), Bill Hnat and by her brother-in-law George Molito. She was predeceased by her sister Helen Molito.Family will receive visitors on Saturday from 7-9pm and Sunday from 2-6pm at Michael J. Higgins Funeral Service Inc, New City. Mass of Christian burial will take place Monday 11am St. Augustine's Church. A private cremation will follow.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Catholic Relief Services, PO Box 17152, Baltimore, MD 21298-8452 or Humane Society of United States, 2100 L Street NW, Washington, DC 20037.