Mary Margaret (Mickey) Algeo
May 26, 1939 – November 16, 2019
Mary Margaret (Mickey) Algeo (nee Filliben) passed away peacefully with family by her side at Abington-Lansdale Hospital on November 16, 2019. She is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, James (Jim) M. Algeo, Sr. and her children: Mary Margaret (Maggie) and Michael deMarteleire, James (Jim) M. Algeo, Jr. and Mary Wilson, Mary Beth and Scott Dewey, M. Bridget Algeo, M. Veronica (Ronni) Algeo, Mary Frances and Jon Traywick, Mary Eileen and Justin Besachio, and John Patrick and Christine Algeo. Her son, Daniel (Danny), passed way in 2014.
She is also survived by 21 grandchildren: Michael deMarteleire, Jr., Jacqueline Stiles (William), Shannon Algeo (Pete DeLago), Sean Algeo, Anna Algeo, Sarah Algeo, Maeve Dewey, Moira Dewey, Rebecca Algeo, Dillon Algeo, Brayden Algeo, Scarlett Algeo, Mariah Dempsey (Tom), Jonathan Traywick, Rio Besachio, Ryan Besachio, Colleen Besachio, Joseph Algeo, Monica Algeo, Clare Algeo, and Mary Algeo; and two great grandchildren, Brynn and Will Stiles. Mickey is predeceased by her parents John and Elizabeth, and brothers John, Vincent, Robert, Edward, and Norbert, and survived by brothers Francis and James. Mickey graduated from Notre Dame High School Moylan in 1957 where she served as Senior Class Vice President. She earned an Associates Degree from Gwynedd Mercy College in 2006.
Raised in Glenolden, PA, she worked in fundraising for Maryknoll Fathers, as a ward clerk at North Penn Hospital, as a bus driver and cafeteria coordinator for St. Stanislaus School, and as Executive Secretary to the President of Gwynedd Mercy University.
Mickey was multi-talented and enjoyed many different activities, most of those centered around that which was most important to her – her family, and her Faith. She had a strong devotion to the Blessed Mother, was a Eucharistic Minister, participated weekly in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and taught Religious Education at St. Stan’s. Mickey loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, always finding a reason to celebrate them, whether it be a birthday, a good grade, or a winning jump shot or touchdown. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading books, watching the Hallmark Channel and detective shows, and spending time during the summer down the Jersey shore. Mickey delighted in her role as #1 Booster for the Lansdale Catholic Football Team for 44 years as she awarded stars and hatchets to helmets, kept jerseys bright under the Friday night lights, and cheered passionately from the stands.
Relatives and Friends are invited to attend Mrs. Algeo’s viewings on Thursday evening, November 21, 2019, from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 51 Lansdale Ave., Lansdale, and again Friday morning, November 22, from 9 am to 10:45 am, followed by her Funeral Mass at 11 am. Interment private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church, 51 Lansdale Ave., Lansdale, PA 19446.