Sister Cecilia Maloney, MSC, 101, who ministered at Mater Dei Nursing Home in Newfield, died Friday, Jan. 21.
Born Mary Ellen Maloney in Ballymore, Moate, County Westmoath, Ireland, Sister Cecilia entered the Mother House of the Marianites of Holy Cross at Precigne, France on July 7, 1927, and made her final profession of vows at French Hospital, New York City, on April 25, 1932.
She received a nursing degree in nursing education and also License Nursing Home Administration from the State of New Jersey. In addition to Mater Dei, she ministered at French Hospital, New York City; St. Francis Hospital, Trenton; Our Lady of Princeton, Princeton; and St. Mary of the Lakes, Medford. She also taught at St. Louis Academy in New York.
In January 2004, Sister Cecilia became a resident at McAuley Health Care Center. Watchung, N.J.
She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins in the United States, Ireland, and England.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday, Jan. 25. in the Chapel at McAuley Health Care Center, Watchung. Burial took place in Our Lady of Princeton Cemetery, Princeton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mission Fund of the Marianites of Holy Cross, 1011 Gallier Street, New Orleans, LA 70117.