Mary Rita Abt
Mary departed her loving family on Saturday, January 2, 2021.
Mary was born in Hartford, CT on August 13, 1918 and grew up in Lindenhurst, Long Island. She later moved with her husband and children to Hopewell Junction, New York where she lived for 47 years.
Mary was mother to three children. She raised her children with love and devotion with her husband Donald Abt.
She is survived by her children, Thomas, Mary and Larry, grandchildren, Danielle, Christopher, Madison, LJ, Byron, and T’ana, and great grandchildren Colton, Grayson, Paige, Vivian, Theo, Sadie, Ayden, Chace, and Clyde.
As a devoted Catholic, Mary was known for her dedication to St. Denis Church in Hopewell Junction, New York.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Lutheran Care Center in Poughkeepsie for their care and compassion.
Viewing ceremony will be held on Friday, January 8th from 11am to 1pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. A Mass will be held at St. Denis Church at 1:30pm, 602 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction with a burial immediately following at St. Denis Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Wounded Warrior Project can be made in Mary’s name.
PLEASE NOTE: In compliance with NYS guidelines, social distancing and face masks will be required. Since capacity may be limited, all attendees should be prepared for potential extended waiting periods.
For online tributes, you can visit Mary’s Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.