Mary E. (Kupstis) Reardon 88, of West Harwich, died peacefully, with family at her side, Friday February 15, 2019 at South Dennis Healthcare, following a long illness. She was the wife of the late William P. Reardon, who died in 2002.
Born January 14, 1931 in Boston, a daughter of the late Anthony and Frances (Tutless) Kupstis, she was a former resident of Jamaica Plain and Marlborough, before moving to Franklin where she raised her family. She then moved to Harwich 12 years ago.
She was raised and educated in South Boston and was a account receivable clerk for the former Mammoth Mart and Kings department stores and also worked for New England Telephone.
She treasured spending time with her family, reading, & traveling.
Mary is survived by her children, Nancy M. O’Rourke and her husband Kevin of Millis, Denise T. Ghiloni and her husband John of West Harwich and Marlboro, William P. Reardon, Jr. and his wife Suzanne of East Sandwich and Jane E. Flaherty and her husband Bartholomew of Franklin, a sister in law, Anna Kupstis of South Boston, grandchildren, Christina Mayer and her husband Ian, Michael Ghiloni, Kara Ghiloni, Elizabeth, Megan & Kyle Reardon, Bridget & Cole Flaherty.
She was the sister of the late Frances Sherlock, Helen Donelan, Anthony “Kuppy” Kupstis, Marguerite Gustin and Jeanne Card.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral Mass Saturday Feb. 23rd, in St. Mary’s Church, 1 Church Sq. Franklin at 11AM.
Calling hours are Sat. at the Charles F. Oteri and Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St. from 9-10:30AM.
A private family burial will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be sent to the Family Pantry of Cape Cod 133 Queen Anne Road Harwich, MA 02645 or the American Heart Association PO Box 417005 Boston, MA 02241.
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