In loving memory of

Mary Alice Fogarty
December 31, 1969 - December 31, 1969

Mary Alice (Downey) Fogarty, 92, of Indianapolis, IN. passed away on December 24, 2009. She was born in Indianapolis on March 13, 1917, the youngest of seven (7) children of the late Joseph Edward and Catharine (Boylan) Downey. She was preceded in death by all her siblings.

Mary Alice attended St. Agnes Academy and graduated from Shortridge High School in Indianapolis. Mary Alice was the widow of Richard W. Fogarty, to whom she was married for forty-nine years. She worked at L. S. Ayres and Company as a buyer in Indianapolis from 1935 to 1945, before moving to Lafayette, IN. where she raised her family. Once her children were in school, she became re-employed at L. S. Ayres in Lafayette. Mrs. Fogarty ultimately became the first female Store Manager in the entire Ayres chain, from which position she retired in 1979. Mary Alice belonged to Delta Theta Tau sorority and St. Mary?s Cathedral Parish in Lafayette. She and Dick returned to their hometown in 1984 and were members of St. Luke Catholic Church. She also was a member of the St. Augustine Guild and a volunteer for the Little Sisters of the Poor for twenty (20) years.

Mary Alice is the mother of Melinda (Bob) Kazmer of Palm City, FL., Sally (Bill) Hasbrook of Indianapolis, IN., and Tim (Suzanne) Fogarty of Lafayette. ?Mimi? was the grandmother of: David Michalowski, Stephan (Anahi) Michalowski, Jennifer (Tony) Winkler, Andrew (Julia) Hasbrook, Katie (John) Barbee, Patrick (MaryClare) Hasbrook, Kelly, Timmy, and Taylor Fogarty, as well as sixteen (16) great-grandchildren.

Family and friends will be on Sunday, December 27, 2009 from Noon until 4:00 p.m. at Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel, 740 E. 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN.46240. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Luke Catholic Church, 7575 Holiday Drive East, Indianapolis, IN on Monday, December 28, 2009 at 11:00 a.m.

You are invited to visit the website www.leppertmortuary.com where you may share a personal memory of Mary Alice, sign the guest book or make a memorial contribution to St. Augustine Guild or to the Marquette Manor Foundation, Inc.


Tributes

Kay Weber wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Melinda,My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family at this special time. May God continue to bless us all and keep us in His arms.Kay"

McCammon Family wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"We have so many wonderful memories of Mary Alice and Dick, our neighbors for so many years on Pasadena Dr. Very special people and family. "

Mike Ohaver wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Melinda, Condolences on the loss of your mother. It has not been a good week for us but be comforted that your mother will be in our prayers."

Janet R. Achor wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Mary Alice Fogarty was a role model before the word had meaning. She was a gem and her management style was by example. She was nice enough to employ me through my advanced education at Purdue University. She felt education was important for women. She asked only one question: What"

Bob and Maryann Guy wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Melinda Sally and Tim,Sending our deepest sympathies. We will allmiss Our dear Aunt MaryAlice. She was oneclassy lady!Godspeed to allBob and Maryann"

Pam Parlon Oplawski wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Melinda, Sally and Tim,My deepest sympathy to each of you and your families. It is so difficult to lose ones Mother and especially on Christmas Eve. I know too well as my Mother died on Christmas Day some years ago, but as the Irish say "It's Christmas in Heaven" and I am sure the Fogerty's and the Parlon's were celebrating Mary Alice's arrival. Your Mother was one of my very favorite people in Lafayette, I shall always remember her darling smile, laughter and how very happy she always was to see me.. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Irish Blessing to You,Pam Parlon Oplawski"

Bee Reagan wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"HI Tim & Suzanne, Just wanted to say I am thinking of you at this time. My Mom went to be with the Lord last May, so know what you are going thru. My thoughts & Prayers are with you all at this time."

Sue Day and Andi Edwards wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Tim, Suzanne and family,Our thoughts and prayers are with you."

Renea Moser wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Sally, Thank you for letting me be part of your family ,I am going to miss your mom and her sweet loving face and if there anything I can do for you please let me. Love Renea,"

Linda Kelso Hicks wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Many of my fondest memories of childhood are centered with the Fogarty family. I'm saddened to hear of your mother's death but will celebrate with you from afar the wonderful woman she was."

Janeann Pitz & Reinhard Pollach wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"We are all privileged to have known Aunt Mary Alice (aka, Mimi). She had class, warmth, compassion, and humor. Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. We will all keep her in our hearts. The General and Reinhard"

MaryAnne Howard wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Sally -I am so sorry to hear about your Mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers as I can not attend the services."

Ken Turchi wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"I am out of town for the holidays and will not be able to call in person, so I am sending this message. I worked for Mrs. Fogarty at L. S. Ayres in Lafayette when I was a student at Wabash College. She was an outstanding role model and set an excellent example for customer service. She never asked employees to do something she wouldn't do herself. Many times, I saw her dragging a cart of merchandise across the store in order to get it out on the floor quickly. When I was promoted to a sales management role about 10 years ago, I wrote to thank her for her inspiration. She invited me to lunch and told me about her post-retirement life, which she was enjoying very much.It was a privilege to know Mrs. Fogarty. My condolences to you during this time of loss.Ken Turchi"

Bob Rigsbee, formerly Exec. V.P. L.S.Ayres &Co. wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"I was a 25 yr old buyer when I first met Mary Alice in 1969.She was so kind and open to share her years of retailexperience and wisdom. And no question Mary Alice was a beauty. The world will be a lonelier place with herpassing. A classy lady."

Jo Peters Karberg wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"What a classy gal!! Great times with our husbands singing group,our working at Ayers and your invitation to join Social Service. It was a privilage to have known her. --Jo"

Eileen Ratner wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Dear Sally and Bill,My sincere condolences to you and your entire family.Mary Alice was a truly unique individual. She had style,warmth, and wit. I remember all those summer eveningsat your house, sitting outside and listening to her laugh and talk. For some strange reason, the first saying of hers that comes to my mind is "Blenders and garbage disposals do their work in seconds,"!She is probably organizing a social event in heaven at this very moment!I will always remember her with love and respect.Eileen "

Dan and Julie Fischer wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"I first met Mary Alice in 1977 when I was the promotion director for Market Square. Your mother was very, very nice and was quite a mentor for me. While engaged to my husband, Dan, Dan's Aunt Deane and Uncle Dick Kamp threw a wedding shower for us, where your father sang, "Thank Heaven For LIttle Girls". It was a memorable moment.Dan has fond memories spending time at your home in Highland Park back in the 50s & 60s. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.Dan & Julie Fischer"

GARY WERST FAMILY wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS--MRS. FOGARTY WAS A GREAT LADY "

Bill & Kathy Keller wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Sally & Family,Kathy and I saddened to here of your Mom's passing. We know her some of her proudest mioments were recently with all the loving care and effort you made to let her live her final days comfortly and with dignity.God bless you "

Nancy Dugan wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Mary Alice was such an outstanding roll model for everyone especially the women who work at Ayres. She was knowledgeable and shared and mentored many people. She was so delightful and funny.She will be missed..I am sorry for your loss. Nancy Widmeyer Dugan, former child hood neighbor of the Hasbrook family and worked with Mary Alice many years at Ayres."

Denny Smith Alford wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"I remember Mary Alice well from Ayres. She was a special lady in every sense of the word. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are for you and your mom."

Patty DeHahn Steele wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Melinda--I am so saddened by the loss of your mother. I will fondly remember all the times I spent at your house in Highland Park in a home made special by your mom. She also was such a delight when I would run into her at Ayres--she always made me feel welcome and loved. Please take comfort in all the wonderful memories that we all have of her. She was a gem!"

Dan Curbox wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Tim, Suzanne and all The Fogarty family, I have been one of the many fortunate to have known your mom. The first time I met her you could instantly tell what a wonderful classy lady she was. I remember that she would still talk to you Fog like she meant buisness but she had such a soft heart at the same time. Having lost a loved one a year ago I know what you are feeling. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. I am sorry I was unable to attend but know you are in my thoughts. She is in a better place now and no doubt watching over all of you right now. If there is anything I can do for you Fog or any of the family just call."

Melinda Sparks and family wrote on Nov 13, 2012:

"Melinda, Sally, Tim and families....our deppest sympathy on the loss of your mother....the Sparks"