Mary McGinnity
December 03, 1928 - November 16, 2024
Obituary
Mary Margaret McGinnity, age 95, of Madison, passed away on November 16, 2024. She was born on December 3, 1928, to parents Bernard and Bernadette (McCarthy) Conley. Mary graduated from Dodgeville High School and went on to study at Edgewood College. She had many lifelong friends from her days working at Gimbel’s and the Boston Store.
Mary loved to host large holiday gatherings, especially for birthdays, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, filling her home with laughter, conversation, and good food. She was famous for her Sunday breakfasts of bacon and chocolate donuts and was happiest with her dog Nico on her lap, sharing her heating pad.
Mary is survived by her children, Paula (Guy) Manzi, Kim (Morgan) Grindrod, Kevin (Christa) McGinnity, Jeanne (Tom) Arendt and Steven (Jennifer) McGinnity; grandchildren, Megan Spain, Anthony Manzi, Nick Grindrod, Matt Grindrod, Sam McGinnity, Tim Arendt, Dana Rosoff, Rory Arendt, Maura McGinnity, and Abby McGinnity; great-grandchildren, Walker, Milli, Beau, Elena, Nora, Sully, Revie, Ellis, Hank, Hughy, and one on the way. She is further survived by a sister, Jeanne Stephens; brother, Bill (Elizabeth) Conley; and many relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul McGinnity; great-grandson, Emmett Arendt; and siblings, Patrick Conley, Denny Conley, and Marjorie Rundle.
A private memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in Waunakee, WI. A celebration of Mary’s life will be held at the Esquire Club, 1025 N. Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704 Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. In lieu of flowers or gifts, please consider donations to Agrace Hospice Care.
To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.
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Rosemary Conley Schroeder
Other • 5 months ago
So sorry for the passing of your mom, Paula,Kevin,Kim,Jeannie and Steve and families. I always loved coming to Madison and sitting in the kitchen eating your mom's homemade cookies and chatting about our families. I'll always cherish my time with her and pray that she's at peace.🙏
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Kevin Baum
Other • 5 months ago
Sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. A great woman and matriarch, she will always and forever hold a special place in my memories. God bless you all. My condolences. - Kevin Virgin
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Bob Mateske
Other • 5 months ago
So sorry for the loss of your dear mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. I worked with Mary at Boston Store where I worked part-time starting in 1994-1999. She worked during the day, I came in as she was leaving although we got to know each other well. It was a special time for me to chat with her - she was so much fun and shared many "secrets" of how to handle customers and of course managers as well. She will be missed.
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Debbie Bordson-Blatter
Other • 5 months ago
Kim, I'm sorry to hear about your mom, she was such a kind and friendly person. I really liked her. It's hard to lose a mom, please take care. By the way, I've been trying to locate you and would love to chat a bit. Debbie Bordson - Blatter
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Michael Conley
Other • 5 months ago
I have fond memories of my aunt Mary and uncle Paul from family gatherings at my grandparents' place and being close buddies with Mary's kids in my childhood years. I moved away from the region, as did my parents, so the extended family got a bit spread out and didn't gather as frequently as in the old days, but I will always remember her voice and her easy laugh. I offer my special condolences to my cousins and their children. Peace.
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Sue Trace
Other • 5 months ago
Dear McGinnity family- I'm so sorry to hear you lost your mom. She was a fixture in my childhood, as well as her cookies, pasty and words of wisdom and humor. " That's life in the big city". Got together with Julie, her and mom a year or two ago. She was as funny, feisty and sweet as ever. I will always treasure her memory, and the time I spent with my BFF Jeanne and her family. Weekends in Dodgeville were the best! Love, sympathy and appreciation always ~ Sue ( Rigney) Trace