Mary Dwyer, 93, passed away peacefully at her home in Colts Neck, NJ surrounded by her loving family on April 20, 2021.

Mary was predeceased by her beloved husband James F. Dwyer Jr.  to whom she was married for 61 years until his passing in 2009.

Mary is survived by their sons and their wives James F., III and Carol Dwyer of Wevertown, NY, John and Shannon Dwyer of Johnsburg, NY, and Joseph P. and Denise Dwyer of Staten Island, NY; and by their daughters, Margaret Dwyer also of Staten Island, Elizabeth Dwyer and her fiancé Salvatore Eadicicco of Colts Neck, NJ, Juliann and the late John Nodalny of Atlantic Highlands, NJ; Kathleen and Hugh Delany of Little Egg Harbor, NJ, Mary and Patricia. The warmth of her presence will be deeply missed by 12 grandchildren and her great-grandchildren who lovingly referred to her as Nana.

Mary (née: Mitrosky) was born in Fords, NJ, to the late Julia and Michael Mitrosky and was predeceased by her siblings George, Helen, Irene, Michael and Joseph. Mary is survived by her sisters in law’s Beatrice Mitrosky and Norma Dwyer.

Mary and Jim lived in Jersey City before moving to Staten Island where they lived for more than forty years and raised their nine children.  Mary and Jim retired to their Vacation Home in Wevertown, New York in 1993, until they moved to Colts Neck NJ in 2009.

Her passing will also be felt by The St. Margaret Mary Roman Catholic Church in Staten Island, NY, where Mary was a parishioner and was very active in the church and school for over 40 years.

Mary always made time for the Sisters that lived across the street in the convent, their weekly shopping trips were legendary.

She was an avid reader who loved gardening, well known by many for her delicious cooking, going to the beach, and watching Jeopardy. She also enjoyed going to Saratoga racetrack and to Atlantic City.

Most importantly, Mary loved spending time with her family and she absolutely cherished her grandchildren, She always put family first, and Mary was the strength they all relied on.

Mary was a devoted wife, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, loving sister and friend.

She will be greatly missed and always thoughtfully remembered.

Mary will remain, Forever in our hearts.

Visitation will be Monday, April 26th from 9:00-11:00 AM at the Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 S. Holmdel Road, Holmdel. A Mass will be offered directly following the visitation at 11:30 AM at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 1 Phalanx Rd, Colts Neck. Interment will be private.

KINDLY NOTE: for the health and safety of all guests, current state and local health protocols of social distancing and the wearing of face masks are being strictly enforced.