Mary Ann Portier
June 25, 1937 - November 18, 2020
Mary Ann Portier died at home, in her son’s arms, on November 18, 2020, from complications due to renal failure. A thirty-two year resident of Brick, New Jersey, Mary Ann was born on June 25, 1937, at Saint Vincent’s Hospital in New York City. Daughter to Lillian Terando (nee Fiocchi) and Joseph Terando, Mary Ann grew up in Tenafly, New Jersey, attending Our Lady of Mount Carmel School and Saint Cecilia High School. She received her nursing degree, leading to a career that included eighteen years working in the operating room at Holy Name Medical Center. When she retired, after twelve years as a memory care nurse, Mary Ann’s boss said, “I have no idea what I will do without her.” Mary Ann married the great love of her life, Edward Portier. They spent forty-eight very happy years together. Mary Ann and Eddie adopted a son, Mark. Mary Ann’s passions included the home arts, traveling, bowling, and dancing the hustle. She is survived by Mark, her twin sister Rosemarie, brother-in-law Giulio, niece Donna, nephews Michael and Christopher. There will be no in-person services. Please stay safe. In lieu of flowers and donations, the family requests you send love and appreciation to all the nurses in your life.
Mary Ann Portier died at home, in her son’s arms, on November 18, 2020, from complications due to renal failure. A thirty-two year resident of Brick, New Jersey, Mary Ann was born on June 25, 1937, at Saint Vincent’s Hospital in... View Obituary & Service Information