Born in New York City on June 30, 1936, Margaret was the daughter of Anthony and Frances Jesiolowski Strychalski. She entered the Dominican Congregation of Our Lady of the Rosary in Sparkill on September 8, 1955, and received the name Sister Raymond Mary. She professed her first vows in 1957 and her final vows in 1962.
Sister Margaret earned a BS in Education from St. Thomas Aquinas College, Sparkill, NY, 1960; her MS in Education from Brooklyn College; and Certification in Administration and Supervision from Manhattan College, Bronx, NY, 1981.
Sister Margaret began her teaching ministry at St. Helena School, Bronx, NY (1957-1960); Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School, Middletown, NY (1960-1963); St. James School, Carmel, NY (1963-1967); Mary Queen of Heaven School, Brooklyn, NY (1967-1978); and Principal of Most Precious Blood School, Walden, NY (1978-2010).
Sister Margaret is predeceased by her parents, Anthony and Frances, and her brother, George. She is survived by her nephew, Kevin Strychalski, and her Dominican Sisters and Associates.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel, Sparkill, NY on Monday, September 28 at 11:00AM. Visitation is Monday, September 28, 2026 from 9:30 to 10:30AM at Dominican Convent, 175 Route 340, Sparkill, NY. Mass will be celebrated at 11:00AM. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Higgins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Dominican Sisters at the above address, attention – Sr. Irene Ellis, Prioress.
Funeral Mass 11:00AM https://vimeo.com/event/6212293
