Amy McGeown , 90, passed away at her home on March 31st, 2020, from a long-time condition. Amy was born in Dundalk, Ireland to John (Jack) McGeown & Mary Donnelly. As a teenager, she worked at Clark Shoes in Dundalk. After moving to England post-war, she worked at Norcross Cards. She met & married her former husband (predeceased) in England. They emigrated to the Bronx in the early 50’s, then moved to New Britain. CT. She worked at Monsignor Bojnawski Manor for 22 yrs as a nurses’ aide, retiring at 77 yrs old.
Amy leaves her daughter Susan Brudny and husband John Kristopik of New Britain, her grandson, Jeremy Sziabowski, (fiancé Lindsey Vetere) of Waterbury, her sisters Harriet Dobson of Australia. She is predeceased by her former husband, Karol Brudny, sisters, Maura Hand, Shirley McGeown, Kitty McGeown and Betty Fornaciai (favorite cousin) of Dundalk, Ireland. She also has many cousins in Ireland including Alan Gormley, Joan, Kitty and Betty O’Hare, all of Dundalk, and cousins throughout the NY area.
She enjoyed reading history, biographies, autobiographies of historic figures & BBC shows. Her favorite show was Seinfeld. She made great pies: apple, blueberry, custard and home-cooked meals. She was a member of Holy Cross Church, then later of St. Jerome’s Church. Amy belonged to a choral group in the 70’s/80’s. She had a strong commitment to her family & a special connection with her grandson Jeremy. She will be missed.
Services will be held at a later date, once safe to do so. An obituary will be run in the New Britain Herald, once services are scheduled. You are also welcome to check back on this website as well, and thank you for visiting. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CT Animal House.org, PO BOX 343, Waterford, CT 06385
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