Maureen E. Greaney, 63, Eltingville resident and formerly of Flatbush, Brooklyn, passed away peacefully at home, on the morning of October 27th, after a courageous battle with cancer. Maureen was born on March 20, 1957, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Dennis and Margaret Greaney. She attended Bishop Memorial and Midwood high schools and earned her Associates degree at Kingsborough Community College.
Ever the reliable and dutiful employee, Maureen enjoyed a 37-year career at J.P. Morgan Trust Company and retired in 2013. But her dedication to work was even far surpassed by her loyal service to her parish church. Once known as the “hot-dog lady” for her long-time service at the St. Vincent Ferrer CYO concession, she also served as a member of the SVF Parish Council and coached youth softball and cheerleading. Later, Maureen taught in St. John Neuman’s (SI) Religious Education program, volunteered for numerous hospitality fund-raisers, and served as a Eucharistic Minister of Holy Communion.
To know Moe was to know her devout faith, her love for this country, her fidelity to her Irish heritage, and her enthusiasm for the New York Mets and Notre Dame football. Maureen was a loving sister, aunt, godmother and friend. She is survived by her sisters: Maryalice, Colleen, and Margaret Gray (Tim), brothers Dennis (Peggy), Kevin (Peggy) and James (Donna) and her nieces/nephews: Allison, Dennis, Matthew, Hannah, Emily, James, Timothy, Dillon, Shannon, Finnola, and Molly.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Casey McCallum-Rice, South Shore Funeral Home, 30 Nelson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10308. Viewing hours are Wednesday, October 28th, 2020, 2:00-4:00pm, and 7:00-9:00pm. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, October 29th, 2020, at 10:15 am, at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 5371 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY 10312. Burial at St. John Cemetery, Middle Village, NY. The family is thankful for the outpouring of love and prayers during Maureen’s illness.
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