It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Kilcoyne on June 16th in her home in Ocean, NJ. 

Mary was born on February 20, 1936 on her family’s dairy farm in Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland. Her family emigrated to the United States, and lived in Jersey City, New Jersey. In 2005, Mary, her brother Tom and sister Kathleen moved to Ocean, New Jersey.  

Mary attended high school at St. Dominic’s Academy of Jersey City and graduated in 1953. She then graduated from Katherine Gibbs College in 1955 before beginning her career with the Soap and Detergent Association (SDA), where she started as an administrative assistant, then advanced to an executive leadership position.  

Mary will be remembered as the ultimate caregiver; she spent decades looking after her mother, brother, and sister. She loved dogs and cats and spending time with her family. She was known for her generous spirit, quick smile and sharp sense of humor.   

Mary was predeceased by her parents Thomas and Bridget, and her siblings Thomas and Kathleen. She is survived by Judith O’Neill, Judith’s children Walter, Mark, Michael, Donna, and Paul, their spouses Patricia, Victoria, Donna, Joseph and Sherri, and her friend Gina Crochet. 

A gathering will be held on Saturday, June 22nd from 10am – 10:30 am at the Church of the Precious Blood, 72 Riverdale Avenue, Monmouth Beach, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 am. Burial will follow at Woodbine Cemetery, Oceanport. 

In lieu of traditional remembrances, Mary’s family asks with gratitude that donations in her memory be made to the Monmouth County SPCA www.monmouthcountyspca.org  

For messages of condolence, or to share a favorite memory of Mary, please visit her page of tribute at www.WoolleyBoglioli.com