Maureen O’Dea Filip,
Queens, New York and formerly of Gortnora, Claremorris - passed away peacefully after a short illness, Sunday, March 19th, 2023.
Predeceased by her loving husband Fran.
Deeply loved and missed by her sons Vincent and Gregory, daughters-in-law Christina and Christine, grandchildren Stephanie, Matthew, Tyler, Erin and the late Cassidy and Drew, Her sister, Nancy Golding (Balla) and her brothers, the Late Tommie O’Dea (Claremorris) and the late Francis O’Dea (Gortnora), all her nieces, nephews and many many friends.
Maureen loved her Irish heritage and was a longtime staunch member of The Mayo Society of New York, where she was known to all for her personal touches and organizational skills.
She was honored twice as the Mayo Woman of the year for all she did.
After her family, Mayo was her second love, she helped many young people, including family who immigrated to America, getting them set up with jobs and places to stay.
Maureen will be missed terribly by many.
Visitation Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378 on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 2 o’clock until 7 o’clock
Mass of Christian Burial in St. Adalbert’s Church, 52-29 83rd Street, Elmhurst, NY 11373 on Thursday morning, March 23, 2023 at 10 o’clock until 11 o’clock
Graveside Service at St. John’s Cemetery, 80-01 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, NY 11379 on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 11.15