Margaret Mary

Reddy

Margaret Reddy (nee Gibbons) passed away on November 11th, 2026 after a long and valiant battle with cancer and other illnesses, which she faced with remarkable strength. Margaret was born in Birmingham, England, in 1948, in the postwar period. She moved to her parents' home village, Cashel, in County Mayo, Ireland, at three years old. Margaret grew up on the family farm with her sisters Ann and Marie and brothers Michael and John, and attended the local convent school in Castlebar. She came to Brooklyn in 1965, embracing all of the styles and music of the 1960s. Noted for her organization, strong work ethic, and friendliness, she was offered a job at Lincoln Savings Bank by a neighbor. She met Michael on 77th Street, where they both lived with their aunts and uncles after moving from Ireland, while he made routine appearances on leave from the Air Force while stationed in Vietnam and Thailand. They married in 1973 and had their daughter, Michelle. In recent years, Margaret was blessed with three granddaughters, Flora, Arielle, and Violet, and her son-in-law, Benjamin.

Margaret loved to host people and always told them to pop by and "ring my bell." She never went to anyone's house empty-handed and always would offer you tea and had something sweet in the cabinet "just in case someone comes by." Margaret loved her garden, 60s classics (especially the Beatles) and walking on Shore Road, but she was most at home sitting by the fireplace in her family's home in Ireland and walking down the quiet, narrow, country lane.

Margaret will be remembered for her warmth, generosity, and care for her family and friends in Brooklyn and around the world.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to metavivor.org to fund Metastatic Breast Cancer Research.


Visitation Hours
Monday, November 16, 2026
2 PM - 4 PM  and  7 PM - 9 PM

Clavin Funeral Home
7722 4th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11209
Complimentary Valet Parking Available


Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
10:15 AM

Our Lady of Angels R.C. Church
7320 4th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11209


Cemetery
Ocean View Cemetery
3315 Amboy Road
Staten Island, NY 10306