Maria was born in Gerersdorf, Austria, daughter of the late Franz Groeller and his wife Gisela. She immigrated to the United States in April of 1960.
Maria was predeceased by her brother, Franz Groeller.
In addition to her husband of 52 years, Maria is survived by her two daughters: Anita Begley (Mike) of New Fairfield,CT; and Joann Reinhold (Lloyd) of Philadelphia PA. Her four grandchildren: Madison, Ryan, Morgan and Megan Begley of New Fairfield, CT. Also surviving is her sister, Angela Krammer (Fritz), who resides in Vienna, Austria.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30am on Thursday, Mar. 19, 2020 at St. Peter Church, Danbury. Burial will follow in Wooster Cemetery, Danbury.
Friends will be received from 3:00pm-7:00pm on Wednesday, Mar. 18, 2020 at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Maria’s memory may be made to: Connecticut Children's Medical Center Foundation, Inc., 282 Washington St., Hartford, CT 06106 or go to: www.connecticutchildrensfoundation.org/ways-to-give/
