Mary Ann O'Gara

October 21, 1935 - November 20, 2020

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mary Ann O’Gara on November 20, 2020 at the age of 85. Mary Ann was born on October 21, 1935 in Manhattan to the late Oscar and Wera Endres. She is the beloved wife of Edward O’Gara and they enjoyed 60 years together at their home in Hauppauge. They met at a Catholic Youth Organization dance and married in Richmond Hill, NY on June 4th, 1960. She worked as a secretary at Haskins and Sells until she had her family. Mary Ann loved being a home maker and raising her four daughters. She took great pride in her family and home. She excelled at sewing, extending the lives of many treasured items for the family-most notably the cherished stuffed animal ‘Bear Bear’. She continued working as a secretary at Allstate until she retired. She was admired by many for her strong work ethic and organizational skills. Mary Ann was active in the church where she donated her time and talent to the parish. She had strong faith and conviction in both religion and prayer. She is survived by her children who will miss her love, support and common-sense advice: Jeanne O’Gara, Karen O’Gara Berlet, Kathleen Buckley (predeceased by Dennis) and Lynda Soltis (Christopher), her ten grandchildren: Danielle, Michelle, Joseph, Nicholas, Mary Kate, Megan, Michele, Ryan, Sean and Jenna and five great grandchildren. She is survived by her younger sister Joan Chizmadia of Manhasset, NY (predeceased by Andrew), sister in law Patricia Dieffenbach and five nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Robert Endres. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Mary Ann's memory to St. Thomas More of Hauppauge or your local food drive