Obituary of Maria J. McGhie

Maria Gotto McGhie 61 of West Brighton, Staten Island passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Robert Paul McGhie, loving stepmother to Jason McGhie and his wife Sarah McGhie and Lea McGhie Thompson and her husband Eric Thompson; sweet daughter to the late Samuel and Estelle Gotto; cherished grandmother of Andre McGhie-, Jensen Thompson, Ariel McGhie, Makayla Thompson, Luke and Jaxon McGhie, dear sister of Sonia Pederson and her husband Doug Pederson, the late Joyce Long and her husband Robert Long, the late Louis Gotto and his wife Kathleen Gotto. She was survived by many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews who will all miss her love tremendously. Maria was born and raised on Chester Place in Tompkinsville, Staten Island. There she attended Our Lady of Good Council and played softball for Curtis High School. She worked at Staten Island University Hospital North for more than 25 years. She also worked for the PAL for many years, helping children in after school programs. She enjoyed reading Stephen King and John Grisham novels, loved horror films, and the classic rock band Kiss. But all of that was second to her love for her family. Maria hosted large yearly gatherings on Memorial Day and Superbowl Sunday to be with her loving family and dear friends and co-workers. She never turned anyone away and always welcomed new guests. Visitation at Mathew Funeral Home, Inc., 2508 Victory Blvd on Wednesday March 3rd and Thursday March 4th from 4 pm to 9pm. A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday March 5 at 10am, with interment to follow in St. Peters Cemetery. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all visitors must wear masks, practice social distancing, and be mindful that a wait to visit might exist due to current capacity limitations.