Mary Kirlauski, 91, of Cementon
CEMENTON » Mary Kirlauski (also fondly known as Maya or Mazie), 91, of Maple St. passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, surrounded by her family who loved her dearly. Born in Cementon, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Anna Zinkow.
Predeceased by her husband, Michael; survivors include her children, Alice and Michele Kirlauski both of Cementon, N.Y., Mary Ann Hollenbaugh and husband David of Downsville, N.Y., and Michael Kirlauski, Jr., and wife Patricia of Durham, N.C.; her grandchildren, Michele Hollenbaugh of Tempe, Ariz., Michael Kirlauski, III, and wife Caroline of Durham, N.C., Lindsey Griesemer and husband Leonard of Pittsfield, Mass., Jennifer Hart and husband Derrick of Wake Forest, N.C., and Joseph Kirlauski of Bahama, N.C.; her great-grandchildren, Emma and Adeline Kirlauski, Jillian Hart, and David Griesemer; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her siblings, Joseph, Michael, Samuel, John, and Peter Zinkow, Anna Muskovitch and Sophie Dauphin.
Mary, a lifelong resident of Cementon, was a person of strong faith and devotion to the Blessed Mother. From a very early age, it was apparent that Mary always thought first of those around her. She cared for her family, taking on the household responsibili- ties, and was essential to t he care of her father until he passed away. Throughout her life, everyone who knew her was touched by this intrinsic care. She always ensured that hats were worn on heads, socks were warmly kept on feet, and that everyone had something to eat or drink. Countless lives were touched as those passing by on the New York State Thruway were served by Mary who worked at the Marriott Hot Shoppe for nearly 20 years. Mary loved spending time by the river, taking walks, a good polka, and celebrating life’s moments with family and friends who spanned all generations. Most of all, she loved simply sitting on her porch with company, where a glass of Asti was never far from reach.
Her Funeral Procession will form 9:15 a.m. Friday at the Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home, Inc., Corner of John and Lafayette Sts. Thence to St. John the Evangelist RC Church in Centerville where at 10 a.m. a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered. Burial will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Catskill. Friends will be received Thursday 4 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Benedictine Sisters of Elizabeth New Jersey, 851 N. Broad Street, Elizabeth, N. J., 07208.
Expressions of condolence may be shared with the family at SeamonWilseyFuneralHome.com