RIP Mary Nolan – Bay Ridge
Mary Nolan died on August 17th – she was 89 years old.
I met Mary one night soon after we moved to Bay Ridge. Then I continued running into her in bars, at church and other events.
Mary was funny, knowledgeable and quick-witted. We always had a lot to talk about because we are two Irish women, who loved Bay Ridge and talking about the neighborhood.
Mary was very knowledgeable about Irish History and immigration. She had spent many years helping Irish immigrants. Mary was a lobbyist in Washington DC in the 80’s to help advance Irish immigration.
Mary’s club, The Commodore Barry Club and their events were important to her, so hopefully someone else will continue them. (See here)
Everyone in Bay Ridge knew Mary Nolan and everyone stopped to talk with her. I did not know Mary was Donal’s mother until years later (Donal was part of the Brooklyn Bards band). Donal died in April 2022.
RIP Mary. Prayers for Mary’s sister, children and grandchildren.
On Sunday, April 27, 2025, 95th Street and 4th Avenue was named after Mary Nolan. She must be smiling down from Heaven.
Hugs,
marlene
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