Mary Elizabeth Brenner, beloved Mother and Friend, passed away early Friday morning December 13, 2024.

Mary was born on August 18, 1936, to Elizabeth (LaFalcia) and Joseph Barbato, both deceased. Although born

in Bronx, NY, Mary moved to Hopewell Junction at the age of twelve.

Mary is survived by her four children, Joseph J Brenner and Alexandra Brenner of Milan, NY, Debra McNulty of

Oswego, NY, Kimberly Brenner, of Williamsburg and Maria and Michael Cullinan of Millerton, NY. Mary's

grandchildren include Brooke, Shelby and Kim-Marie Brenner, David McNulty, Randy and Ryan Frontera,

Katelyn and Joseph Cerrone, Victoria and Michael Tirri, and Elizabeth Cullinan. Mary's great grandchildren

are Anthony Archie and Leo Cerrone. Mary is also survived by her sister Joanne Fitzgerald, husband Richard,

sister Betty Lou deceased.

Mary was a force of nature and was always surrounded by friends and family, who loved her dearly. As the

breadwinner for her family, Mary waitressed for forty years and worked at Target until she was 82! She was

also loved by her co-workers and customers!

She loved to cook, bake and dance. When the kids were growing upon Fairview Avenue, Poughkeepsie, Mary

loved going to their games, supporting them and shouting the loudest! Mary continued to support her

children throughout their FDR Highschool games, watching Joey play football and baseball, Debbie play

softball, Kim cheerlead, and Maria play soccer.

Mary moved from Poughkeepsie to Deerfield Beach, Fl and lived there for twenty years before settling back in

Kingston, NY. Mary loved the beach and enjoyed traveling back to Florida with her son Joseph and family. She

also loved going to Lake George and Saratoga with them for her birthday parties.

Mary also loved staying with Debbie on her extended Summer trips to Oswego. Debbie always took Mary to

Rudy's Fish Fry Restaurant for dinner. Debbie bought Mary her beautiful home in Kingston, and talked with her

every night.

Kim lived in Florida near Mary, and they spent countless hours together by the pool, on the beach, going to

dinners sharing time with Randy and Ryan as well. Mary also made trips to Williamsburg to stay with Kim and

her boys. Kim also talked to Mary every night.

Maria and Mary had a very special and rare relationship. Maria tended daily to Mary as only a daughter could.

Maria also planned many beautiful parties to honor Mary and bring the family together while providing

extensive, compassionate and loving care for her mother for the last several years.

Mary had several parakeets throughout the years and four dogs which she adored; Foo-Foo, Mr. B., Peanut

and Lucy.

Mary was very proud of all four of her children and grandchildren, who all remained close to her. She will be

deeply missed and remembered as a vibrant, loving, supportive and wonderful woman. We love you Ma.

In keeping with Mary's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to the Ulster County SPCA, 20 Wiedy Rd. Kingston, NY 12401 (www.ucspca.org)