Rochester, NY: Passed away on July 2, 2014 at age 85. Predeceased by her husband Gerard Minnehan, Father (Charles) and Mother (Virginia), sister (Virginia) and Aunt (Margaret) Murphy. Survived by her children Ed, Tom, Terry, Michael, Ginger (Tony) Gadawski, Shawn and three daughter in laws; Susan, Cheryl, and Lori. She is survived by seventeen grandchildren and two great-grand children.
Mary Ann was the daughter of Charles and Virginia Murphy, a prominent Rochester defense attorney, and one of the original Kodak models. She graduated from Livonia, class of 1947, and attended Nazareth college. Mary Ann was a pioneer in the woman’s business world, entering the work force in the early 1960’s. Retired as the first female vice president of a national insurance company, Sedgewick James. In the 1970’s she was the national chairman of the woman’s task force for Aetna. She continued practicing until she was 82. Mary Ann loved spending time with her grandchildren at her homes in Stuart, Florida and in Rochester, New York. Starting in a golf league in 1960, she had an avid passion for the game until the final days of her life. She was a member of Latta Lee, Lake Shore C.C. and Brockport C. C. She enjoyed her time on the boards of St. Joseph’s Villa, and Holy Cross parish council. Mary Ann loved her friends, family and her community. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family members.
Her memorial service will be held at Holy Cross Church, 4492 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14612, Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at 9:30 AM. Donations may be made in Mary Ann’s honor to Holy Cross Church. Arrangements, Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Livonia – Honeoye. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit:
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Eddy, Tom, Terry, Michael, Ginger and Shawn, I am so sorry I couldn’t make it down to celebrate the life of a great and fun mother. I have many great memories of all of us together in our younger years. It was also great to get to see her last year at Terry’s. I’m sure they are all up there today having a high ball celebrating at finally being together again.
shawn,micheal,ginger.eddy.tom.terry.sorry for your loss off your mom.she was a great lady freind growning up on fairway drive lived
few houses down but was alot.great times together.she loved her family,freinds golf other things.paul.doris.pete.richard
To the Minnehan family, I am so sorry the passing of your mother Maryann came so quickly. Heaven has gained another angel! She was an amazing woman that brought such a positive energy to anyone that was blessed to know her! Her smile, calm ways and her love for everyone. Maryann played a very strong part in my mother Phyllis’s life. She was always there for her. She had such a wonderful spirit, faith and strength. I’m sure she is looking down on you all and helping you through this difficult time. What a memorable, beautiful and classy lady! I will miss her as well. Love to you all, Courtney White Pedersen