Obituary: Mary Dunleavy Gieralt, of Danbury

Information and Photo Courtesy Green Funeral Home

DANBURY, CT —Mary Dunleavy Gieralt, born in Danbury on July 5, 1922, died peacefully after a brief illness on Saturday, July 13, at the St. Joseph Center in Trumbull.

She was a longtime resident of Danbury and worked at Luke F. Sweeney Inc. and as a senior aide at the United Way of Danbury. She loved gardening, was an avid reader, and enjoyed writing.

In 1944 she married Stanley H. Gieralt (1911-1982). She is survived by her children: Kathleen (Edward Woods), Stephanie (John Mullaly) , Gary (Anne), Michael (Bonnie Welch Heron); five grandchildren: Jessica Woods (Joseph Kozak), Michael Woods, Jacqueline Gieralt, Emily Gieralt, and Stephanie Gieralt; great granddaughter, Ava; and a niece, Patricia O'Hara (Roger Cohen). She was a much beloved mother, grandmother, and aunt.

Calling hours for Mary will be held Thursday, July 18, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St, Danbury, Connecticut 06810. Graveside services will occur Friday, July 19, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Peter Cemetery, Lake Ave Extension, Danbury, Connecticut 06810.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.thegreenfuneralhome.com for the Gieralt family.