Jeanmary Flaherty, 99, mother of long-time Diocese of Metuchen superintendent of schools, Ellen Ayoub, entered into eternal life on Saturday, Oct. 14, at McAuley Hall Health Care in Watchung with loving family by her side.
Born in Morgantown, W.Va., daughter of the late Edward V. and Helen M. (nee Flaherty) Flaherty, she was raised in the Ohio Valley. After marriage and throughout her life, she traveled extensively, living for three years in Cuba. She moved to Las Vegas, Nev., in 1954 and spent much of her life there until moving to Neshanic Station in 2014.
Jeanmary was a graduate of Adena High School in Adena, Ohio, with the Class of 1942. She retired after many years of dedicated employment as a restaurant hostess at Harrah’s Casino in Las Vegas. She was a parishioner of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church in Three Bridges.
Jeanmary had always been an avid reader. She took great interest in the lives of her family, reaching out to everyone as much as she could. As she grew older, she made it a point to be close to family, even her great grandchildren. She loved learning, particularly about nature and the world around her.
Jeanmary is survived by three children, Ellen F. Ayoub of Neshanic Station, Amy Ayoub of Las Vegas, and Luke Ayoub and his wife, April, of Las Vegas; three cherished grandchildren, Dr. Elizabeth Matto and her husband Richard, Sarah Thomas and her husband Frederic, and Betsy Roedocker; six great grandchildren, Jane Matto, Edward Matto, Olivia Thomas, Rose Thomas, Brandon Weyant, and Bryan Christie; and several cousins in Ohio.
A memorial Mass was held on Oct. 28 in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Three Bridges.
Memorial contributions may be made in Jeanmary’s name to the McAuley Health Care Center, 1633 US 22, Watchung, NJ 07069. To send condolences to the family, share photographs, or light a virtual candle in memory of Jeanmary, please visit www.CountrysideFuneralHome.com.