Maureen Melley
Saturday
15
February

Mass

12:00 pm
Saturday, February 15, 2025
St. Augustine Church
18 Cherry Ave.
Larchmont, New York, United States
Mass

Obituary of Maureen D. Melley

Maureen Agnes (Devaney) Melley, 81, was born July 14, 1943 in Brooklyn and died on January 30, 2025 in Stamford, Connecticut. She is preceded in death by her parents, Muriel (Flood) and Daniel Joseph Devaney, her beloved husband, Peter Joseph Melley, and her infant son, Kevin Melley.

Maureen was born and raised in Brooklyn where she lived until her family moved to Manhasset, New York. She attended Our Lady of Mercy Academy in Syosset and Immaculata Junior College in Washington, DC. Maureen worked at Amoco until she married Peter on February 17, 1968. They lived in Huntington, NY before settling in Armonk, NY where they raised their young family until 1982.

Years of adventure followed as they moved to Miami and then to Trinidad. In 1985, the Melley family relocated to Shaker Heights, Ohio. Sadly, Peter passed away in 2004. Maureen relocated to Evanston, IL to be close to her daughter Erin’s family. Most recently, Maureen moved back to her roots in New York. She spent the last year and a half in Mamaroneck, NY embraced by extended family and happily reunited with her dearest old friends.


Maureen had a gift for bringing people together, making everyone feel special, and collecting stories. Maureen’s family and friends were her life’s focus and her greatest joy. She knew no strangers. She was extremely thoughtful and always took a genuine interest in others. She was a master of hospitality, an extraordinary cook and baker, and someone who could turn even the simplest gathering into a memorable celebration.

Maureen faced health challenges later in life, but always remained positive. She inspired her family and friends with her amazing courage, humor,determination and optimistic attitude.

She leaves behind a family who adored her, and will miss her every day: her brothers, Daniel (Pattie) Devaney and Brian (Maura) Devaney; her children, Colleen (Kurt) Hultgren, Erin (Charlie Heintz) Melley, Patrick (Elizabeth) Melley, and Michael (Sage) Melley; and her cherished grandchildren, who knew her affectionately as Momo: Olivia, Turner, and Jake Melley; Maggie and Michaela Heintz; Bridget and Kevin Hultgren; and Breck and Bailey Melley. She was also deeply loved by her nieces, nephews and friends, old and new.

Maureen’s spirit will live on in her family, every shared meal, every heartfelt conversation, and every toast raised in her honor. A Funeral Mass to celebrate Maureen's life will be held Saturday February 15th at 12:00 Noon at St. Augustine, Church 18 Cherry Ave. Larchmont, NY 10538. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Calvary Hospital where Maureen received amazing care during the fall of 2024.
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