Mary Elizabeth T. Dunne

Mary Elizabeth (Mary Beth) Dunne, nee Toomey, passed into the waiting arms of the Lord on June 27, 2010 after living with colon cancer for 9 years. Born on October 28, 1953, she was the daughter of Joanne (Skelly) and William A. Toomey, Jr. Mary Beth was a graduate of St. Theresa of Avila Grammar School, Mercy High School, The College of St. Rose and Albany Law School. As an attorney she was in private practice before becoming an Administrative Law Judge with New York State. She served with the Workers’ Compensation Board, Albany County Family Court and the Office of Temporay and Disability Assistance. Mary Beth is survived by her husband, Philip T. Dunne, and their daughter, Bridget M. Dunne. In addition, Mary Beth is survived by her sisters, Nancy Spillane (Jack), Margaret Capozzola (John) and Maura Toomey, and her brothers, William, James, Joseph (Kathy), Paul (Lisa) and John. Mary Beth is also survived by her nieces and nephews, Kate and Shannon Capozzola, Matthew, Kevin and Ellen Spillane, Connor and Joe Toomey, Faith, Maeve and Kean Toomey, and Kathryn Dunne-Millar. Mary Beth was a lifelong Girl Scout and served as a troop leader and in many other positions. She was very involved in the National Center for the Laity and wrote a chapter of the book, “Of Human Hands” and wrote many articles for its publications. Mary Beth was the coach of the Academy of the Holy Names Forensic Team for several years which became her true passion after her diagnosis with cancer. She was a member of the Alumni Board at the College of St. Rose, and on the Board of LaSalle School. Mary Beth and her family express their deep appreciation to Dr. Nini Wu, Judy Menetti, R.N. and the staff at NYOH, and also all of the staff at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Forensics Program at the Academy of the Holy Names, the National Center for the Laity, Chicago, or the NYOH Cancer Foundation. Funeral services Thursday, July 1, 2010 at 10:00 am at the Parish of Mater Christi (formerly St. Catherine of Siena Church) where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Wednesday, June 30, 2010 4:00 to 8:00 pm at the Parish of Mater Christi. Interment will follow the Mass at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. To leave the family a special message on their guest book; obtain a prayer card or directions; or share a photo or E-card with them, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Mary Elizabeth T. Dunne

October 28, 1953 - June 27, 2010