In Memory of
						
						
						Marcella Eileen Fortune
						
						
						
						January 29, 1945 - April 22, 2015
						
						
						
						Obituary
						
						
						
						Marcella Eileen Fortune (nee Monahan) passed away April 
                        22, 2015 in Rockland County, NY after a long illness. 
                        Born in Jersey City, NJ on January 29, 1945, Marcella 
                        was the beloved daughter of John and Helen Monahan and 
                        sister of Dennis, all deceased. Marcella met and married 
                        Ray Fortune of New Milford NJ and became the "adopted" 
                        daughter of Rita and Willie Fortune, Ray's parents, who 
                        regarded her as the daughter they always wanted but 
                        never had. 
						
						
						
						Marcella is survived by sons Peter and Robert Fortune 
                        and daughter Eileen Macklin and their spouses Martine, 
                        Michelle and Morris. She also had to leave her truly 
                        beloved grandchildren Alexis, Julianna, Ashley, Tyler 
                        and last (but certainly not least) Tara. She also leaves 
                        behind many relatives and friends who will miss her 
                        dearly. Her struggles here are over and she now lies in 
                        the bosom of her God and family. 
						
						
						
						
                        
Rest 
                        in peace, Marcella, you have run the good race and are 
                        deserving of eternal reward. Family will receive 
                        visitors on Saturday (April 25th) and Sunday (April 
                        26th) at Michael J. Higgins Funeral Home, New City from 
                        2:00pm - 4:00pm and 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Funeral mass will 
                        take place at St. Paul's Church at 10am on Monday, April 
                        27 in Congers, NY with internment at Gate of Heaven 
                        Cemetery, Valhalla, NY to follow. In lieu of flowers, 
                        please send donations to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 
                        758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
                        
                        Michael J. Higgins Funeral Service Inc.
                        321 S. Main Street
                        New City, NY 10956
                        845-634-6110
                        
                        
                        www.mjhigginsnewcity.com