Obituary of Marie McKiernan

Marie McKiernan, 84, of Haverstraw, NY passed away peacefully on Saturday morning January 18, 2014 at Northern Riverview Health Center. Born March 21, 1929 in West Haverstraw, NY, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Loretta Natale Branti. Mrs. McKiernan was a graduate of Haverstraw High School Class of 1947. During the 1960's she worked as a legal secretary for the Leon Klinger Law Office. Mrs. McKiernan was a longtime member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Haverstraw. Survivors include her daughters Francine Ronga (Peter) of Haverstraw and Diane Wilson (David) of Minisink, NY; brother Peter Branti (Anne); sister Loretta Garifalos (Peter); grandchildren Peter, Michael, Michelle, Bryan, Mathew and Emily. Mrs. McKiernan is also survived by several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Francis "Mac" McKiernan; daughter Karen McKiernan and sister Teresa Marko. The family will receive relatives and friends on Monday, January 20, 2014 from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at T.J. McGowan Sons Funeral Home 133 Broadway Haverstraw. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 10 A.M. at St. Peter's Catholic Church 115 Broadway Haverstraw. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Marie's memory to Friends of Karen 118 Titicus Road North Salem, NY 10560. Online condolences are available at www.tjmcgowansonsfh.com