Mary Kerrigan Poli passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. She was 71 years old. A native of the Bronx (Parkchester), New York, Mary graduated from St. Raymond's School for Girls. Upon graduation, she worked for Standard Oil of New Jersey (now ExxonMobil Corporation), where she met her future husband, Joseph. Mary and Joseph were married on November 30, 1974. They lived in several areas of New York; Queens (Flushing), and West Islip. Exxon moved the family to Flanders, New Jersey in 1983, and Kingwood, Texas in 1992.

Mary was a loving mother, who stayed home to raise son, Kevin, and daughter, Amanda. She also volunteered at their school and served as the school crossing guard. She worked at several elementary schools upon moving to Texas. She retired in 2009 from Humble ISD, after working 16 years in the district. After retirement, she volunteered at the Kingwood Library. She was a devoted member of St. Martha's Catholic Church. She dedicated her time to weekly Adoration since its inception. She could also be found serving as an Eucharistic Minister during Saturday night mass.

Mary loved the New York Yankees. She was wearing her Jeter jersey up until her last moments. She was an avid reader, reading multiple books a week. She enjoyed going to plays, spending time with her grandchildren, and eating Italian food. She loved to sing and listen to music. Mary truly valued friendship. She kept monthly phone dates with a friend whose friendship had lasted over 50 years. She looked forward to her monthly dinners with work friends and any time for fellowship.

Mary is survived by her husband of forty-seven years, Joseph; son, Kevin (daughter in law Tracy) and daughter, Amanda (son in law Dana); granddaughters Emma and Siena, and grandson Nathan; as well as several cousins, nieces, and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Kerrigan, her mother, Mary Kerrigan, her brother, Thomas Kerrigan, and her sister, Margaret Kerrigan.

Services for Mary will be held at Darst Funeral Home at 796 Russell Palmer Rd. Kingwood, Texas at 1 pm on Saturday, November 12th.

The family appreciates all staff at The Bradford Memory Care and Assisted Living for their attention and care over the past eight months. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Alzheimers Association would be preferred. Service Information Services for Mary will be held at Darst Funeral Home at 796 Russell Palmer Rd. Kingwood, Texas at 1 pm on Saturday, November 12th.