Elizabeth Ann Creaney (nee Bergin) passed away peacefully at home on Sunday December 12, 2021. She was born in New York City, grew up in Ballyhaise, Co Cavan, Ireland before returning to her beloved Bronx, New York. Predeceased by her cherished son Noel and beloved brother John.
Ann is survived by her devoted husband of 65 years, Anthony, her loving children Patrick (Alison) and Kathleen (Kevin), treasured grandchildren Patrick, Shana, Gineann, Nicholas and Regina, and precious great grandchildren Ewan and Emmett. As well as being a dedicated Sister-in-law and cousin, she was an amazing “Auntie Ann” to many nieces and nephews.
Elizabeth spent almost 20 years as a docent and volunteer at the New York Botanical Gardens until she passed. She was an avid dancer and supported all things Irish as a member of the Lady’s AOH, Gaelic league and numerous other associations.
She was a world traveler and always on the lookout for a new adventure. Her many hobbies included skiing, water skiing, ice skating, and tennis. There was nothing she enjoyed more than a picnic with a view of the Hudson River.
A viewing will be held Friday, December 17, 2021 2:00 – 5:00 at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home. Mass and burial on Saturday December 18, 2021 at 12:00 at the Woolworth Chapel at Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, New York.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to the New York Botanical Garden to support the planting of new daffodil bulbs on Daffodil Hill. You can make a gift online or send a check to (The New York Botanical Garden, Attn: Development, 2900 Sourthern Blvd, Bronx, NY). Gifts are fully tax deductible. For more information, please call 718.817.8553 or email sschmerler@nybg.org.