Mary (Murnane) Culliton

TROY - It brings great sadness to announce the passing of Mary Murnane Culliton, age 74, of Troy, NY, on Oct. 24, 2024, after a year-long battle with cancer. Mary entered into eternal life from the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late John (Socks) Murnane and Marion Poulin Murnane. She is survived by her significant other, Joe Merola.  Mary proudly resided in Troy all her life. She was a graduate of Catholic Central High School and earned an Associates degree from Hudson Valley Community College.

Mary was a mail carrier for the Troy Post Office for 25 years. Early on, delivering mail in the village of Green Island and in later years returned to her roots on the East Side of Troy where she delivered not only the mail, but often lent a listening ear, friendly smile, or a heartfelt favor to her neighbors on her route. 
  
In her younger years, Mary was a fitness guru before fitness was cool and could often be seen out for a run in the early morning hours. She became an avid golfer and Frear Park enthusiast (always with her eye on a rule book) and member of the Trojan Ski Club. Mary thoroughly enjoyed vacations in Cape Cod with her family and cheering on her grandchildren at a sporting event, school play, or concert. Sunday dinners around the dining room table where all were welcome will be one of the many treasures she leaves us with.

Survivors include her daughter, Sarah (Paul Wells) Ragone, Castleton On Hudson; a son, Zachary (Emily) Culliton, Irondequoit, NY; her grandchildren, Michael, Mario and Reese Ragone and Maggie and Jane Culliton; her step children, Dean Merola and Deb Krill; her step grandchildren, Sophia and Thomas Krill; her siblings, Ann (Joe) Haskin, John (Karen) Murnane, Peggy (John) Brandano and Michael (Annette) Murnane; a sister-in-law, Carol Murnane; a brother-in-law, Gary Grimm and many nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by a sister, Theresa Murnane Grimm and a brother, Shin Murnane.

Relatives and friends may call at the Bryce Funeral Home Inc.  276 Pawling Avenue Troy on Monday, October 28, 2024 from 4-7PM.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 10:30AM at Sacred Heart Church 475 Pawling Avenue Troy where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. John Yanas, Pastor. 

Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery Troy.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of  Mary Culliton to the American Cancer Society PO Box 6704 Hagerstown, MD 21741.  We recommend using the brycefuneralhome.com website to share or send condolences, light a candle, view videos or for service directions.

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