Marilyn Hegarty, 78, of Beachwood died peacefully, 25 Oct 2018, in Toms River surrounded by family and friends. Marilyn was born in Newark, NJ to Helen Bingle Hegarty and Michael Hegarty. She was raised in Jersey City where she was a graduate of Saint Dominic Academy and graduated from Caldwell College with a teaching degree. Marilyn taught grade school in Newark spending many years at McKinley School and living in nearby Harrison. After retiring from teaching Marilyn moved to Beachwood and spent most winter months in Jupiter, Fl. Marilyn enjoyed cooking and baking and her dishes and desserts were the centerpieces of many happy family celebrations over the years.
Marilyn was predeceased by her parents, sister Jane Marie and brothers Michael, Kenneth, and Patrick. She is survived by her sister Louise and half-sisters Nancy and Barbara and her brothers Terence and Joseph and many nieces and nephews and lifelong friend Jean Green.
In lieu of flowers or other remembrances Marilyn requested donations to the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House.
Marilyn is to be buried in the Hegarty Family plot in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
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