Bond, Mary T. of Ridge, NY, age 91, on June 12, 2018. Daughter of the late Sarah Gallagher and Norman Rooney. Beloved wife of 69 years of Harry H. Bond (deceased). Loving mother of Harry (Danette), Richard (Alex), Nancy (Michael), Julie (Jay), Pamela, Thomas, and Deidre (Joseph). Survived by 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Mary was born and raised in Manhattan, NY. She worked part time at Macy's Herald Square where she met Harry. While raising her seven children in Rockville Centre, Mary attended Malloy College and earned her BA. She was a bookkeeper for Harry's consulting engineering firm, a real estate agent and a teller at OTB. She was an avid card player, specializing In and teaching bridge where she became a Life Master. In 1987, the New York Times wrote an article about her skillful bridge playing. Mary also loved to play poker and enjoyed many trips to Las Vegas with Harry. Upon Harry's retirement, Mary and Harry moved to Ridge, NY. Mary became involved in the Travel Club and several card groups. She joined St. Mark's Church and volunteered on the Baptismal Committee and as a Eucharistic Minister. Mary will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. The family would especially like to thank Tommy and Ana who lovingly took care of Mary for the last two and a half years. Reposing at OB Davis, 1001 Route 25A, Miller Place, NY. Visitation hours will be on June 18th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Mark's RC Church on June 19th at 10 am. Interment to follow at Calverton National cemetery, Calverton, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org where you can dedicate your donation.
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