Mary P. (Killilea) Harty
Family & friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Visitation on Saturday, July 16, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rt. 107) Revere for Mary P. (Killilea) Harty, who passed in the loving presence of her Lord & family on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at her residence in Revere, following a brief illness, she was 90 years of age. A Funeral Service will follow the visitation in the funeral home at 3:15 p.m. Interment will be private. (Due to the COVID–19 Pandemic, Services were held off until this time.)
Mary was born in Ballygar, Ireland and was raised & educated in Ireland. She came to the United States in 1957 & settled in the Boston area. As a young woman, Mary secured an administrative position with the Sears & Roebuck Corporation for several years. She met her future husband, Thomas F. Harty, while attending a dance in Boston. The couple married in April 29th, 1960 and settled in Revere, where Mary would spend the next 60 years of her life. Mary was an extremely dedicated mother and proudly raised her 5 children. She instilled values of faith, wisdom, family & kindness in her children by her daily actions & deeds. Mary became a Nurses Aid in 1976 at the Grover Manor Hospital in Revere, where she worked for many years and later taking a position at the Woodlawn Manor Nursing Home in Everett and then at the Chelsea Soldier’s Home. Mary’s caring personality, Irish brogue & warm smile is what made many of her patients feel comforted while she was caring for them. She was very proud of her Irish Heritage but was also proud be an Irish American. Mary retired in 1985 and enjoyed her time traveling to be with family in the U.S., Canada, & Ireland. With her family was always where she wanted to be. Her children & grandchildren defined her life and she was famous for creations that she knitted for family & friends.
She is the loving & proud mother of Kevin F. Harty of Revere, David T. Harty & his wife Carolyn of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Maureen E. Harty of Quincy, Thomas M. Harty of Salem & Michael J. Harty & his wife Lilla of Keller, TX. Adored grandmother of Reid James, Olivia Mary, Trevor Matthew, & Skye Sophia. Dear sister of the late Patrick Killilea, Matthew Killilea & Joseph Killilea. She is also lovingly survived by several nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews.
Hi Dave and Kevin,
Sorry for your loss, your mother was a wonderful person. I remember that we had to pause our nightly hijinks so you could pick her up at the nursing home then drive her home.
My condolences to the family
Warm Regards, Paul
Mary was a beautiful person who loved life and especially her family. We were so fortunate to become part of her extended Canadian family and loved spending time at the cottage and family holiday dinners. I will always think of her big smile as she chased her grandkids around playing tag. We have very fond memories of Mary and will always tell stories of those times together. Mary was loved by many! Love to David and family and condolences for the loss of your Mom. Lynn and Hayley and Paul Pinchbeck
Mary was one of the most caring and beautiful people we have ever met. A true and honest soul who we will always remember and miss dearly. Condolences to all. Even though we cannot attend, know that we will be there in spirit and thinking of her fondly.