Marilyn Hendrickson (Maggio),
89, passed away on June 11, 2025 due to long-term complications from
Parkinson's disease.
She is survived by her sons Robert Laurence (Becky) and Erik Tierney (Sue);
daughters Karen Alene (Tony) and Lauren Starre (Bobby), as well as
daughter-in-law, Laura (d. Brian). Grandchildren are Chris, Erin, Ross,
Maegan, Matthew, Brian, Andy, Adam, Brianna, Kristin, Nicholas and Brandon,
as well as six great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Also
surviving is her much-loved sister, Irene (Bob), and
brother-and-sister-in-law, Cathy and John, in addition to six much-loved
nieces and nephews.
Pre-deceased to her in 2011 was her loving husband of almost 60 years, Bob,
who also suffered from Parkinson's. She was cared for and appreciated by her
friends and care-givers at San Simeon by the Sound of Greenport, where she
spent her last years.
Known later in life by many as Lynn, she was born in the Queens, NY
neighborhood of Arverne and raised her family in Far Rockaway, NY, working
with Bob to research the many books he would have published and type all of
his hand-written manuscripts. She was a graduate of Far Rockaway High School
and was a proud homemaker. With five children she still managed to head the
elementary and high school PTA during their school years.
They settled in Peconic, Long Island in 1991 after almost weekly trips over
the decades to the East End, enjoying the peace, views, fresh vegetables and
seafood of the area. She reveled in the wide-open spaces there, with early
morning drives, views of the vineyards and long walks on the various local
beaches. Together with Bob and the grandchildren, she would pick fresh
fruits and vegetables, browse the many farm stands and host big family
dinners.
A voracious reader, she also enjoyed classic movies , music from the 1940s,
and wholesome television shows. She will be remembered for her kind soul,
forgiving nature, and ability to always see the best in everyone.
She will be interred alongside Bob during a private family ceremony at
Calverton National Cemetery. Donations to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for
Parkinson’s Research would be appreciated.
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