Mary Maraj

SCHENECTADY-Mary M. Maraj, 89, of Schenectady, NY passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at the Glendale Nursing Home. She was born in Schenectady, NY the daughter of the late Matthew and Katherine (Majewski) Rowny and lived there with her parents and eight siblings until her marriage in 1944. At that time, Mary and her husband Bill moved to Cohoes, NY where they raised their son and stayed until Bill's death in 1996. Mary moved back to Schenectady where she spent her remaining years, the last seven of which were at the Heritage Home for Women. The family would like to take the time to thank all of the staff and residents at Heritage for the care, attention and love they gave to Mary. She was blessed to have them. We would also like to thank the staff at Glendale Nursing Home.
During Mary's fifty two years of marriage and after her retirement from Kelly Clothes in Latham, NY, she and Bill enjoyed traveling and were particularly fond of the Maine coastline and the beautiful lighthouses. She enjoyed being with her son, daughter in law and grandchildren and loved getting together with her siblings and their extended families.
In addition to her parents, Mary was predeceased by her husband, William F. Maraj who died May 31, 1996; her son Paul W. Maraj who died January 19, 2004; her siblings Johanna Peek, Peter Rowny, Elizabeth Purzycki, Pauline Keeshan, Benedict Rowny, Clementine Kowalik, Veronica Myers and Sophie Malewicz.
Mary is survived by her daughter in law Lucy Maraj of Baton Rouge, LA; her granddaughter Lori Beckman (Greg) of Baton Rouge, LA and great grandson Cody Beckman of Baton Rouge, LA; her grandson Jason Maraj of Westfield, MA and by numerous nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at St. Paul the Apostle Church, Albany St. Schenectady.
Interment will be at St. Michael's Cemetery, Waterford.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Mary to the Heritage Home for Women, 1519 Union St. Schenectady, NY 12309.