Mary Margaret Pelechic
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Mary Margaret Pelechic

  • July 16, 1929 - June 12, 2012
  • Williamsburg, Virginia
  • Heartland Hospice
    11835 Fishing Point Dr
    Newport News, VA 23606
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“Dear Jane and Family, My love and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Angie Morris ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: Anige Morris - Williamsburg, VA

“The sorrow of your passing is felt by all, but you will remain in our hearts forever. Know that your presence on earth left an everlasting footprint...Read More » ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: Debra Wyckoff - charles city, VA

“Mary, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dana, Benji and family ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: Dana Jones

“Mary Ellen, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. My prayer is that comfort and peace will be yours during this difficult time. ...Read More » ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: Juanita - Newport News, VA

“Our deepest sympathy go out to the Pelechic Family. Mary was more then my neighbor. She treated me like one of her daughters. Mary and I shared much...Read More » ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: Susan Reedell-Tartaglia - NJ

“Mother Mary you will be missed dearly. You were one of the sweetest women I have had the pleasure to know. ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Rachel Mattern - Middletown, MD

“My deepest sympathy goes out to you all. She was a wonderful lady. One who I often referred to as mom Pelechic. She always had a smile on her and...Read More » ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: Jill Wellen Brotzman - NJ


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Mary Margaret Pelechic, 82, of Williamsburg, VA, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born July 16, 1929, in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late James and Jane Rooney McCartney.

At age 16, Mary moved to Tulsa, OK with her family and graduated from Holy Family Catholic High School. Mary met and married her husband, George in 1953; and was a domestic engineer by trade.

Mary was predeceased by her beloved husband of 49 years, George Pelechic, Jr. Mary is survived by her daughters, Mary Ellen Tompkins, Jane Pelechic-Hudak and husband, Brian Hudak; Patricia A. Huff and husband, Michael Huff; granddaughter, Melissa Bolinger, seven grandsons: Mark Tompkins and wife, Lauren; Michael and Matthew Tompkins; Jordan and Jonathan Smith; Kevin and Kyle Harris; and two great-grandchildren, Seamus and Gemma Tompkins.

Mary enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and enjoyed life to its fullest. Mary will be remembered for her beautiful smile, sweet laugh and great sense of humor.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 17 from 2-4 and 6-9 PM at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd, Williamsburg. A mass of the Christian burial will be offered on Monday, June 18 at 9 AM at St. Bede Catholic Church, 3686 Ironbound Rd, Williamsburg, with interment to be held at a later date at Calvary Cemetery in Tulsa, OK. Memorial donations may be made in Mary's name to Heartland Hospice, 11735 Fishing Point Dr, Newport News, VA 23606. Online condolences may be expressed at www.nelsencares.com.

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Calvary Cemetery

Tulsa, OK

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