Margaret M. MacMahon

Margaret Mary MacMahon (nee Otranto) was born August 16, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York to Albert and Margaret Otranto. She passed on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Seaview Hospital and Home on Staten Island. Raised in Brooklyn, she was the oldest of four children. She attended St. Brendan's High School. After graduation she went to work for the telephone company. Margaret met her husband, Robert, after he returned from his naval service during World War II. They married in November 1950, and later moved to Annadale, Staten Island in 1954. Margaret had an affinity for numbers. She kept the books for her husband's heating and air conditioning business. An avid bowler, she was the statistician for several bowling leagues on the Island. Margaret remained an active bowler until the age of 93. Margaret was a gifted singer in the Church of the Holy Child choir. She volunteered for several community organizations, including Crossroads, gathering necessities for disadvantaged mothers and babies. After her husband's death in 1979, Margaret became a member of a widows group on Staten Island. She met many other women who became close friends. She loved to travel and looked forward to each new trip. Most importantly, Margaret was dedicated to her children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren. She took every opportunity to spend time with her family. Although dementia took her memories, she remained the sweet and loving person she always was. Margaret was predeceased by husband, Robert, her parents, Albert and Margaret. She was also predeceased by her brother, Albert. Margaret is survived by her sisters; Mary Murray, and Ann Cassano, children; Margaret Pirigyi, Robert MacMahon (Michelle), Mary Kellett (James), Dennis MacMahon and John MacMahon (Kathleen). She also has seven grandchildren (Megan, Michael, Elizabeth, Kathleen, Robert, Jack and Ryan) and five great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd, Staten Island, New York. Mass Of Christian Burial will take place on Monday ,May 11, 2026 at Holy Child Church 4747 Amboy Rd, Staten Island, NY (Time to be Announced) In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your local food bank or library.

Margaret M. MacMahon

August 16, 1927 - May 2, 2026