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what is the meeting id?

968 9514 7313

I just remembered hearing, from MJ, that in the late 1960’s, she was the first woman in Greenwich to go braless! (This is her niece, MaryAnn).

I love that, MaryAnn. I remember her going braless...

that sounds like her

Mahler's 2nd Symphony

Pam Maffei McCarthy had to leave and was going to share this in the open conversation - she wasn't the usual piano teacher.

I took piano lessons from Mary Jane -- but we didn't spend much time playing the piano. Decades later she said, "You didn't have any natural talent -- your sisters had some -- but not you."  She did try, but maybe she decided early on that she could teach me other things. My main memory is of sitting on that piano bench talking, talking, talking.  What did we talk about? Everything -- as others have said, she always tackled the big subjects. And what I learned from her was big. She taught me that you don't have to be like everyone else. She taught me that maybe it's good not to be like everyone else. She taught me that you should just be whoever you want to be. In Greenwich in the 1960s, that was radical.  She taught me that being intensely curious is better than being blasé.  And she taught me that there is no end of things to explore in this world. These are really the most important things you can teach a child, and I'll be forever grateful for that.

Didn’t she used to play piano with Peter Duchin?

Miffy? Do you know?

she could also make a good pie crust.

I honestly don’t remember but it sounds right!

Here's a link to a longer photo album if you're curious. https://photos.app.goo.gl/FjfZ2h9RvYZmLmgA7

I just love these photos - they just scream Mary Jane!

Look at the longer one too, Jimmy!

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Been at the site a couple of times, so awesome.

oh good.

It was a group project.

Thank you for doing this, a really great way to share her life. would have liked the face to face to hug and console, but this is a pretty good alternate.

i'm grateful that i'm able to attend in thus format

*this

What a beautiful tribute to Mary Jane! She will be missed!

I am going to share the site with second cousin chuck since his mother, first-cousin Lois, is in some of those pictures.

Jim, Sorry to hear about Dot. Was just emailing her a week ago!

Your mother would be so proud of you for this wonderful memorial and the website! I see her up there on a cloud looking down with a huge smile on her face!! xoxo miffy

Can you tip th ecamera up just a little?

Thats good

Love that photo, saw the one with the 3 sisters lounging beneath it.

Thank you all for sharing today and please continue to share your memories on the GatheringUs memorial for MARY JANE DEGENARO - located here: https://www.gatheringus.com/memorial/mary-jane-lloyd-de-genaro/5863

At this time, we invite you to join one of the virtual reception rooms for this event.These rooms are are individual Zoom Events that GatheringUs has available for family and friends to gather after, in smaller groups. Each room will have it's own event link and Meeting ID.You can join a reception room by clicking the room link or by entering the Meeting ID and passcode.If you are having trouble at any time, please call or text (240) 604-6037 and we can help guide you. The information for the reception rooms has also been posted on the GatheringUs memorial for MARY JANE.

Reception Room Information:1. Family (same as main event room)https://gatheringus.zoom.us/j/96895147313?pwd=R1hGMmRZK1RnYVJlbk9LcURabXcwQT09Meeting ID: 968 9514 7313Passcode: Gathering2. Sarasotahttps://gatheringus.zoom.us/j/97485427604?pwd=NzBxZVdTbkprVUphM1NuT2duMWZMZz09Meeting ID: 974 8542 7604Passcode: Gathering3. Edgehillhttps://gatheringus.zoom.us/j/95606876229?pwd=U2FXRWYrQ1JJSHl1TTlGRy9lSDJaUT09Meeting ID: 956 0687 6229Passcode: Gathering

thanks. Lovely to see you all!

Sally - come to the vamily room

This is beyond my technical capabilities! Sending love to everyone, big hug to Gail, Leslie and Sarah. xxx

Thank you for coming, Abigail.

I loved your CARD

I'd forgotten about her sailing. Mary Jane once told me, "The secret of life is knowing when to tack." Good one.

Really like Sara's story of shipwreck and Mary Jane.

Rafael, are you staying to join the family room?

yes

Joel and I will miss her. Such a fun memorial just like Mary jane. I especially loved seeing what amazing adults you have become ladies. . Barbara and Joel

Hi Barbara!

Thank you for talking about your visits to Sarasota.

I remember you being my eye doctor, right?

Please join us in the family room.

Hello DeGenaros! My husband, Larry Malinconico’s, paternal grandmother was a DeGenaro from West Haven, CT. George thought they might be distant cousins!

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Liza Kerrigan’s email: bluestudio.91@gmail.com

She's on FaceBook

OK?

Let's talk about MJ

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