Cecelia Rohan
August 8, 1944- February 5, 2021

Cecelia Rohan (nee Kelly) passed away peacefully February 5, 2021, after a two-week battle with Covid-19. At age 76, Cecily joins her beloved Bernie in heaven. She is survived by her five children: Sheila (Jack O'Gara), Brian (Jessica Cassidy), Breege, Patrick (Theresa O'Sullivan) and Kelly (Richard FitzGerald) and 12 grandchildren: Aidan, Ailish, Fiona & Ciaran O'Gara; Terence & Bernard Rohan; Patrick & Mary Rohan; and Desmond, J.P., Anna & Louise FitzGerald. She will be missed by her sisters Maureen and Chrissie, brothers Tommy, Pat and Gerry, sister In-laws, brother In-laws and large extended family and friends both here and in Ireland.

Native of Castle Lambert, Athenry, County Galway, Cecily immigrated to New York in January 1963 and quickly immersed herself in the Irish community. She married fellow Athenry native, Bernie Rohan on July 15th, 1967. Together with Bernie they were loyal supporters and officers of the Galway Hurling Club and Galway Association. Cecily was proud to serve Galway as the first female President of a NY GAA club. She later served as President of the Galway Association. A sports fanatic, Cecily could be heard shouting from the sidelines of Gaelic Park, Croke Park, or Athenry's Kenny Park on many Sundays.

Cecily will be remembered for her overflowing love and generosity. She was like a mom to many. If you were a travelling GAA player, a visiting niece or nephew or just a new face in town there was always a dinner, a place to stay and a cup of tea at Cecily's house. Cecily was always on the go. She spent her days visiting friends no matter the distance. She loved her trips to Ireland every year and staying connected to her large circle of family and friends.

In 2012, Cecily lost Bernie, the love of her life. After a private ceremony, Cecily will be laid to rest alongside Bernie at St Denis' cemetery, Hopewell Junction, New York.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to charities close to Cecily's heart: St. Elizabeth Seton hospital in Yonkers (www.setonchildrens.org) or Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind (https://guidedogs.ie).

Due to COVID restrictions, we cannot safely have a wake for Mom.

A private funeral will take place on Wednesday February 10, 2021 at 11am. Please join us via the Live Stream link on https://www.mchoulfuneralhome.com on the Photos/Video page.

We ask that you remember Cecily in your own way. Light a candle, say a prayer, listen to some Irish music and call a friend.