Graveside services for Mary Margaret Pelechic, of Williamsburg, VA will be held Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Calvary Cemetery in Tulsa, OK. Father Benjamin Vima officiated.
Mary was born June 16, 1929 in Queens, NY to James and Jane (Rooney) McCartney. She passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on June 12, 2012 in Williamsburg, VA at the age of 82.
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 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.
She 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.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years, George Pelechic, Jr.
Memorial donations may be made in Mary's name to Heartland Hospice, 11735 Fishing Point Dr, Newport News, VA 23606.
Graveside Service
Saturday July, 14, 2012
Calvary Cemetery
91st and Harvard
Tulsa, OK