Margaret Reidy

Margaret Ann (Burch) Reidy, the beloved matriarch of the extensive Reidy/Burch clan, passed away on September 2, 2022.  Born April 26, 1928 in Omaha, NE to Leonard and Susan Burch, Marge had three siblings Jim (Patsy), Bill (Mitzi) and Mary Beth (Pat).  She graduated from Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart in New York City and moved to Denver where she met and married her husband, Eugene A. Reidy (deceased).

They lovingly raised seven children, who were her pride and joy, Michael (Jean), Maureen, Susan (Lachlan), Sharon (Steve), Elaine (Mike), Dan (Jana) and Margaret (David), and had 25 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and countless nieces, nephews, in-laws and extended family members, all of whom adored her and considered her the rock and heart of the family.  A gracious, welcoming host, she was also blessed with innumerable life-long friends.

Marge, a woman of many talents and interests, was a world traveler (including North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and South America), an accomplished bridge player, an opera aficionado and an excellent cook.  She was exceptionally well-read and enjoyed playing the piano. She loved an exciting new adventure, spending time in the mountains with her family, an interesting book, a difficult crossword or jigsaw puzzle, extremely dark chocolate, a good Manhattan and her Denver Broncos.  Always guided by her profound faith and deeply-instilled values, she was wise, insightful, kind and caring and, at the same time, pragmatic, candid (some would say “blunt”) and matter-of-fact.  She was strong.

She had a career in the Social Service Administration before she married and in real estate after her husband passed away, but she devoted herself to volunteer work, including at Catholic Charities Emergency Assistance Center where she worked weekly until she was 92.  She was an active member of Christ the King Catholic parish.  She led a beautiful, joyful, quietly-inspirational life with elegance and grace, despite significant challenges along the way.

Visitation is Thursday, September 8, 2022 from 5 - 7:30 p.m. followed by the Rosary at 7:30 p.m. at Horan & McConaty Mortuary, 1091 South Colorado Blvd.  The funeral is Friday, September 9, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church, 830 Elm Street, reception following.  In lieu of flowers, donations to Catholic Relief Services (online at https://www.crs.org ) would be greatly appreciated.

For guests unable to attend in person, you may attend via live-stream at the following link: https://bxcited.com/margaret-a-reidy/

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