Mary Veronica Goldbach "105 Beautiful Years"

Mary worked for the telephone company, and moved to Queens with her family in the 1960s, renewing her vows with Frank at St Gregory’s Church in 1961. After retirement, she moved to Shokan NY, the home of many family gatherings. She was famous for her pot roast with red cabbage, and an irresistible Chocolate Bundt Cake. Mary moved to Queen of Peace Residence in 2004 and found a wonderful new home surrounded by their loving, caring staff.

Mary had a wonderful heart, quick whit, and delightful sense of humor. She enjoyed reading Louie L’Amour and countless other authors, listened to opera and traditional Irish folk music, enjoyed playing scrabble and May I, and was gifted at crochet and sewing outfits for her granddaughter’s dolls, or as she called them, “dollies.” Mary had a deep-rooted faith in God, gave to others, and took wonderful care of those around her.

Her family will cherish the love, memories, and countless examples of kindness she has given them. She is beloved by her husband Frank (deceased), Brothers John (deceased) and Joseph (deceased) and sister in law Lillian (deceased), Sons Francis and Timothy, and daughters in law Adeline (deceased) and Marjorie (deceased). Grandchildren Jennifer Lomassaro (married to Frank Lomassaro), Dorothy Bonett, Robert Bonett (married to Ana Fedorova), Richard Bonett (married to Jodie Bonett), Jonathan Bonett (married to Sandi Bonett). Great Grandchildren Elizabeth Lomassaro, (engaged to Joseph Pachlin), William Lomassaro, Robert (Married to Jennifer), Sara Arkell Bonett (Married to Andrew Arkell), Erin Bonett, Richard Bonett, Eucolona Bonett (Engaged to Greg Toci), Andrew Bonett, Russell Bonett (Engaged to Trinidee Muller), Benjamin Bonett, Nathaniel Bonett and Jonathan Bonett. Great-Great Grandchildren Greyson Bonett, Evelyn Bonett, Arlene Bonett, Eleonor Bonett, Margaret Bonett and Edward Arkell.

Mary lived over 105 years and was called home on November 7, 2023. Her light will continue to shine in the hearts of all that knew her.