BYRNE – Virginia M. Virginia Byrne Virginia (Ginny) Byrne, age 62, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2020 in New York, the city that she loved. Cause of death was complications of lung cancer. Ironically, Ginny never smoked. Ginny was born in Manhattan on May 30, 1957 and was raised in the Highbridge and Riverdale sections of the Bronx. She graduated from … [Read more...]
R.I.P Mary Higgins Clark
NEW YORK CITY ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE TO MOURN LOSS OF IRISH AUTHOR. https://youtu.be/bhhM3i-jCjU AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR MARY HIGGINS CLARK DEAD AT 92 "The Irish community in America mourns the loss of the Grand Marshal of the 250th St. Patrick's Day Parade, Mary Higgins Clark. Her contributions to literary culture cannot be understated, in addition to … [Read more...]
R.I.P. Joe Haneman
The Parade mourns the loss of Joe Haneman A.K.A. Mr. Parade. Joseph Haneman passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, November 28th, 2019 at his residence in Florida. Joe was the Chairman of bands for the New York City Saint Patrick's Day Parade for over 30 years. Joe had a long career in music and served as the music director at Cathedral High School as well as … [Read more...]
R.I.P Denis P. Kelleher
Irish immigrant, self-made Wall Street giant and 2005 Grand Marshal passes 2005 Grand Marshal Denis P. Kelleher It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Denis P. Kelleher, Grand Marshal of the 2005 Parade. "This great honor humbles me," he said in 2005. "I never imagined when I came to America as a very young man that someday I would lead the greatest … [Read more...]
R.I.P. Alfred E. Smith IV
Alfred E. Smith We are saddened to announce Alfred E. Smith IV, the 2013 Grand Marshal of the New York St. Patrick's Day Parade, has died at the age of 68. "Our sympathy goes out to the Smith family. We have lost a great Irish American! Al Smith was a man of many talents as demonstrated by his long and successful career on Wall Street and … [Read more...]