Mary L. Blaney

Mary Lenora (Caulfield) Blaney was born on September 7, 1928 and passed into eternal glory June 15, 2024 at the age of 95. Mary grew up on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in Ascension Parish where she attended school. It was there that she met and married the love of her life: Jim Blaney. After the birth of their first 2 children, Mary & Jim moved to Freeport, first on Miller Ave. and eventually Onslow Pl. They welcomed 4 more children over the years and devoted themselves to their family and their faith. Jim, a Senior Audio Engineer with NBC Television became a Deacon in 1988 while Mary volunteered at OHR School and in the course of time was hired as a Teaching Assistant in the newly created Kindergarten program there. They chaired the parish bazaar, served on the liturgy committee and were involved in every aspect of parish life. Mary was among the fist parishioners to be asked to serve as a Eucharistic Minister, a service to the Lord that was precious to her. Mary became particularly devoted to the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Ct. Stella Maris #822, Freeport in 1958. Serving in all offices including Grand Regent. She also served NY State CDA as a District Deputy and a State Chairman. Mary was the treasured mother of the late James T, and of Cathy, Jean, Mary Impellizeri (Jack), Bernadette Chavez (Frank), and Theresa Duran (Hector). Cherished grandmother to Shannon Blaney (Brad), Colin Blaney (Melissa), Traci Cox (Joe), Jack Impellizeri (Shashi), Brittany Chavez, Jeremy Impellizeri (Andrew), Kristen Chavez, Lt. Frank Chavez (Jillian), RJ Duran, Katie Duran, Kate Casteel (Duane) and Matthew Duran. Dearest Great grandmother of Emma, Conor, Grace, Liam, Molly and Maeve. Mary & Jim were also foster parents to children over the years and lovingly tended to Noreen, Tammy & Vinny and children of their own. Predeceased by her beloved husband Deacon James J. Blaney, her adored son James T. Blaney, her brother John Caulfield, sister Bonnie Wedelstaedt, and cherished nephew Eddie Wedelstaedt; Mary is survived by her 5 daughters, 3 awesome sons-in-law, 12 fantastic grandchildren, 7 wonderful grandchildren-in-law, 6 beautiful great-grandchildren, her sister Tess Savage and many beloved nieces and nephews. Wake services will be held on Friday, June 21st, 4-9pm at Hungerford & Clark Funeral Home, 110 Pine St., Freeport, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:45am Saturday, June 22 at Our Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church, 37 So. Ocean Ave., Freeport, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Ct. Stella Maris #822, 31 Triangle Pl., Freeport, 11520.

Mary L. Blaney

September 7, 1928 - June 15, 2024