Mary Elizabeth Dasey (nee Mercer)
Mary Elizabeth Dasey (nee Mercer)
October 26, 2024
Longtime resident of Amherst, NY, Mary Elizabeth Mercer Dasey died peacefully on October 26, 2024. She is survived by her children, Maureen Dasey-Morales (Edgar) of Oakmont, PA, Timothy Dasey of Medford, MA, Mary Bridget Pardo (Edward) of Amherst, NY, and Patricia Dasey of Lancaster, NY., as well as grandchildren Caroline Morales Ivison (Patrick), Catherine Meyer, Juliana Abel (Brendan), Daniel Pardo, Julia Dasey, John Meyer, Bridget Pardo and Rachel Dasey. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, John Timothy Dasey, her parents, John and Helen Mercer, and brothers John Mercer and Thomas Mercer. Originally from East Aurora, NY, Mary graduated from Niagara University with a degree in biology and worked both as a homemaker, as well as a Medical Technologist in public health, inpatient and outpatient clinical settings during her career. As a parent, she taught all her children the value of education, persistence and intellectual curiosity. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday November 15, 2024 at 9:30am at The Newman Center, 495 Skinnersville Rd, Amherst, NY 14228. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Niagara University or the American Red Cross. Online condolences may be placed at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com
Many good memories of Mary, spending many family gatherings with her and her family. Will always remember her cranberry sauce. She was a great Mom, Grandma and friend.
So many memories from St. Leo’s Home School Association and school. I was happy to meet up with Mary and John years later at the Newman Center. Unfortunately, I cannot come to the funeral mass, but I will remember her in my prayers. My condolences to her children and family.