Maureen Ann O'Grady

Maureen Ann O’Grady (née Flannery), 61, of Thiells, NY, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Maureen was born on April 4, 1965, in New York City. At a young age, her family moved to the North Rockland area, where she would live for the remainder of her life. Maureen was a graduate of North Rockland High School, St. Thomas Aquinas College, and Fordham University.

Maureen dedicated 31 years of her life to educating children as a special education teacher in the North Rockland Central School District. She spent her entire teaching career at Thiells Elementary School, where she touched the lives of countless students and families and made lifelong memories with her colleagues and school community.

Maureen treasured spending time with her family and friends. She especially enjoyed vacations in Florida and summers at the Jersey Shore, creating memories that will be cherished by all who knew and loved her.

Maureen is survived by her beloved husband of 34 years, Thomas O’Grady; her sons, Kyle and Kristian; her mother, Mary Flannery; her brother, Martin Flannery and his wife, Patricia, her brother, Michael Flannery and his wife, Maureen, her father-in-law Kevin O’Grady, and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her father, Martin Flannery.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 8, from 4:00–9:00 PM at T.J. McGowan & Sons Funeral Home in Garnerville. A Mass of Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, September 9, at 11:00 AM at St. Gregory Barbarigo Church in Garnerville. Interment will be held privately.