Mary Pat Kaszanek
08/22/1939 - 12/23/2015
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Obituary For Mary Pat Kaszanek
Mary Patricia Kaszanek, known to all as Mary Pat, passed away December 23, 2015, at the age of 76 surrounded by family and loved ones. She graduated from Mission Church High School Class of '58.
She served as the distinguished Rockland Massachusetts Town Clerk, spanning 27 years, commencing in 1987 through her retirement in 2011. Mary Pat was the 7th town clerk in the History of the town. She achieved her certification as a town clerk at both the Massachusetts and National level attaining national certification from the Salve Regina College in Rhode Island. She served as Past Treasurer of the Massachusetts Town Clerk Association and as an active member of Tri-County Town clerks. Mary Pat frequented Rockland classrooms engaging with high school students demystifying the electoral process and encouraging young people to register to vote.
In her civic life she also played many public roles including leadership positions as Past President of the Rockland Jaycetts, Past President of the Evening Division of the Rockland Women's Club, active member of Rockland Kiwanis, and a long-standing Member of the Rockland Democratic Town Committee. Mary Pat was an elected Delegate to numerous State Conventions and engaged vigorously in political activism at the local level.
As a volunteer leader she served as a Quarter-master of the Rockland Defenders Drum and Bugle Corps traveling extensively with young musicians through over 30 states coast to coast! Mary Pat also provided religious education and spiritual guidance through the Holy Family Rockland Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) program.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, James A. Kaszanek, her children Barbara M. Wahlstrom and her husband Kenneth, Celine A. Furlong and her husband Richard, James A. "Jaime" Kaszanek, Jr. all of Rockland and Denise M. Esposito and her husband John of Kingston. She was the sister of Carol M. Dodge of Pembroke, Jean C. Hunt of Dorchester and the late Helen C. Daley. Mary Pat was the proud grandmother of 12 grandchildren, Andrea, and Richard Furlong Jr. and his wife Brittany, Desiree Tivnan, John, Julianne, Angelina, and Mitchell Esposito, Erik and Morgan Wahlstrom and Brendan, Ryan and Liam Kaszanek.
Mary Pat's family would like to invite relatives and friends to join them as they celebrate her life at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street, Rockland on Tuesday December 29, 2015 from 4:00-8:00pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 am on Wednesday December 30, 2015 at the Holy Family Church in Rockland. After cremation burial will be at Holy Family Cemetery. Donations in memory of Mary Pat may be made to the Saint Vincent de Paul Society, Holy Family Chapter, 403 Union Street, Rockland, Massachusetts 02370.
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05/25/2021
Jean Hunt
Mary Pat was a role model for all. She was a fabulous daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Thank you Jim for giving her the greatest gift of your love, allowing her to pass with you at her side in your own home. I miss her already.
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05/25/2021
Tracy Belanger
My deepest sympathies go out to the entire family! Mary Pat was a great woman! God Bless!
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05/25/2021
Evelyn DelPrete Sjolin
Such a wonderful sweet woman, my mom loved her so much. My thoughts are with you.
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05/25/2021
Chrissy Brady
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. Mary Pat was a wonderful woman! Chrissy and Sean Brady
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05/25/2021
Cheryl Proffit
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
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05/25/2021
Mary McNamara Dubicki
I am very sorry to hear of your family's loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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05/25/2021
Debbie (Doherty) Reed
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Mary Pat. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends
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05/25/2021
Maureen, Bob, and kids
So sorry to hear of your loss! Mary Pat was a lot of things to many people...I will always remember her for her kindness and compassion for all! She always had time for anyone who was in need. Her love for her family was evident and witnessed by all who knew her. May all of your beautiful memories give you strength during this difficult time. All of her goodness will live on through each of you. She has joined a great group of angels in heaven who will always be with us! God Bless!
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05/25/2021
Cheryl (Wallace) Ring
James the entire Kaszanek family, We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of Mary Pat. Our thoughts are with you and your family during the difficult time. The Ring Family
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05/25/2021
Jeanette Foley
condolences to the family of Mary Pat a wonderful women
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05/25/2021
Liz Collyer and Family
Celine and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your wonderful memories will keep her forever in your hearts.
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05/25/2021
Robert C. Maloney
Sorry for the loss of a wonderful lady. May the Lord bless and keep her in His loving arms.
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05/25/2021
Noreen van Etta
Celine my deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
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05/25/2021
Carol Bird Lagana
My love and deepest sympathy goes to the whole family and the friends of this amazing and kind woman! She will always be fondly remembered by me!
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05/25/2021
Jennifer Keenan
We are very sorry for your loss. She was a very loving and caring women. I know she will be missed by a lot of people. Thoughts and prayers, Jenn, Ben & Joey Keenan
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05/25/2021
Judy Kardoos
So sorry for your loss to Andrea and her family. I loved seeng her beautiful Palmer Method handwriting on all the certificates that went through my office at the credit union over the years. I know how much you loved her Andrea. Take care and I'll keep her in my prayers. Judy Kadoos
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05/25/2021
Dianne Stewart
My prayers with you at this difficult time
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05/25/2021
Doug Walo
Celine and family, I will hold you all in my prayers. I hope you will be comforted by all of the wonderful stories you will undoubtedly hear of her remarkable contributions to Rockland.
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05/25/2021
Emily and Ed McVeigh
Words cannot describe her. A wonderful friend who will be greatly missed. You spoiled me Mary Pat over the years with a plant on Holy Thursday and presents when I have been not so well. I loved you and it will not be long till all your buddies are with you.
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05/25/2021
Sue Wittenberg
I'm sending the whole Kaszanek family my deepest condolences. Mary Pat was such a wonderful woman! We shared a lot of memories and laughs, she and I. She touched so very many lives and will be sorely missed. I'm personally grateful for having had the opportunity to have called her my friend. I'm keeping you all in my prayers and sending you a warm hug.
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05/25/2021
Margaret Colleton
To the family of Mary Pat My family knew her since she was a little girl...Her dad John and my dad Charlie were best of friends from Mission Hill...We were so sorry to hear of her passing...I also baby sat your children when you first lived in Rockland... Mary Pat give our dad's a big hug and kiss from me and my family. Till we meet again. Sincerely Margaret Colleton McGeoghegan and Family.
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05/25/2021
Marlys Bradford
My deepest condolences in the loss of one beautiful lady who was a pleasure to know. The Town of Rockland has lost a very special person who will be missed by very many people. Rest in peace Mary Pat.
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05/25/2021
Cathy Bono O'Brien
I am so sorry to hear of Mary Pat's passing - thinking of you and your family Jim - she was such a nice lady and I remember all of the fun times you and she had with my mom and dad - you are in my thoughts and prayers
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05/25/2021
Jeanne (Dooley)Stanton
I just want to say goodbye to an old classmate. Rest in Peace Mary Pat.
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05/25/2021
Joanne Bisson
Barb, I was so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
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05/25/2021
Rockland Housing Authority
Sending our deepest sympathy to the Kaszanek family our prayer & thoughts are with you. Mary Pat was a wonderful lady and will be missed.
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05/25/2021
Joyce (Mulilis) Mitchell Driscoll
Missing you my dear friend
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05/25/2021
LIL CHENELL
A WONDERFUL FRIEND AND LADY , WHO WILL BE SORELY MISSED. ENJOYED TIMES SPENT WITH YOU AND JIM AT OUR MONTHLY GET TOGETHERS. GOD KEEP YOU IN HIS CARE AND HELP YOUR FAMILY COPE WITH YOUR LOSS. GOD BLESS LIL CHENELL
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05/25/2021
Toni Cannon
I am so sorry to hear of Mary Pat's death. She was a wonderful lady and I will treasure my friendship with her forever. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Jim, and all the family at this very sad time. She is at rest and happy and is looking down to all of you with love. Be strong as she would want you to be. All my love to all of you, Toni Cannon
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05/25/2021
Jane Sforza
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends. May your memories get you through this difficult time. RIP
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05/25/2021
bernie, Pat & Steven Barrows
Our sincerest sympathies Jimmy. She was a very giving wife, mother, grandmother. She gave to her community. She will be missed.
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05/25/2021
Connie Marcotte
Dear Jim, so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Mary-Pat helping out the orchestra, handing out programs, etc. She also helped a lot with, a can drive SPO held for the Weymouth food pantry. I'll remember as always being helpful, kind, and very sweet! She will be missed.
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05/25/2021
Dan & Dianne
Our thoughts & prayers go out to Mary Pat's family. What a wonderful woman she was and she'll remain forever in our hearts. Jim, please know that we are here if you need us.
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05/25/2021
Philip West
I am sorry to hear of Mary Pat's passing. Thoughts and prayers to the whole family.
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05/25/2021
bob baker
sorry for your loss she was always a big help to me at town hall
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05/25/2021
Paula Gilbrook
Our deepest sympathies to the entire family and her many, many friends as well. Mary-Pat was a Rockland staple. She will be greatly missed, but her family will continue her fabulous legacy. In our prayers
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