Obituary
SMITH – Margaret M. of N. Bellmore, NY on November 29, 2023, at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late John E. Loving mother of the late Mary Ellen Byrnes (Robert), Janet Ostrowski, John, Jr. (Kathleen), Susan Barredo (Charles), Steven (Pamela), Tommy, and the late Edward. Cherished by her 17 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Adored sister of the late Emma Murray (the late Gordon), and aunt to Douglas Murray, Jerry, Peggy Nolan (Steve) and the late Bobby Murray. An active parishioner of St. Raphael’s Church, Margaret was a devoted religious education teacher and accomplished organist. Margaret had a vibrant personality that touched everyone she met. She personified the phrase “Live the Now.” Family will receive friends Sunday and Monday, 2 pm – 4pm and 7 pm – 9 pm, at the Charles J. O’Shea Funeral Home 2515 N. Jerusalem Rd. (Exit 25N SS PKWY) East Meadow, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, 10 am, at St. Raphael R.C. Church in East Meadow, NY. Interment to follow at Holy Rood Cemetery. In Lieu of Flowers, donations may be made in her memory to either the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research www.lustgarten.org and (516) 737-1550 or the Dementia Society of America www.dementiasociety.org and (800) 336-3684. www.osheafuneral.com
