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Rockland County Nurse Honor Guard

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Our Mission is to Honor and support Nurses

11/09/2026

Celebrating our wonderful Nurse practitioners this world for all their dedication ….

11/07/2026

The Rockland County Nurses Honor Guard had the solemn privilege of performing the Nightingale Tribute in honor of Nurse Mary Novotny. A devoted wife, loving mother of eight, and dedicated nurse, Mary’s life was a testament to love, compassion, and service to others.

Nurse Mary, your watch is over. We will take it from here. Rest peacefully, knowing your legacy of caring will live on. 🕊️

Mary Catherine Novotny, 89, of New City, NY, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of Hugh and Mary Owens, first-generation Irish immigrants from County Tyrone

Mary was born February 6, 1937 in Manhattan, NY. She graduated valedictorian of her 1955 class from St. Catherine’s Academy, Bronx. She then enrolled at Misericordia Hospital School of Nursing in 1957 where she earned her Registered Nurse license. Mary married William J. Novotny in 1958 and the couple eventually settled in New City where they raised their eight children. A lifelong learner, Mary returned to school while raising her family, earning a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science Community Health from Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, summa cm laude, at age 45. In addition to her complete devotion to family and faith, Mary was an avid reader, enjoyed weekly social gatherings with her close St. Augustine’s friends, and was ever expanding and updating her treasured Irish Family Tree, especially her relationships with Beragh in County Tyrone. Mary even found time to be a full-time nurse for 20 years at Albertus Magnus High School, Bardonia, providing care and guidance to her students.

Mary’s cherished husband Bill of 53 years died on May 20, 2011. Mary is survived by their sons, William and wife Gina, Michael and wife Eileen, Daniel, Robert, Kevin and wife Kelli, and daughter Jeanne Lawler and husband Stephen; 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. They were predeceased by their beloved sons Brian on September 11, 2001 and John on February 17, 2006. Mary is predeceased by her brother Bernard and his wife Joan, and daughter-in-law Lorraine.

11/04/2026

11/03/2026

Reminder:
RCNHG monthly meeting Thursday 11/5 6pm New City Library

10/31/2026

HAPPY HALLOWEEN from the RCNHG🎃🎃🎃🎃

10/26/2026

💙🤍 A Warm Welcome to Our Honor Guard Family! 🤍💙

At a recent tribute, our President, Liz Falco, had the honor of pinning Maureen Carman and Barbara Delo as they participated in their very first tribute with the Rockland County Nurses Honor Guard.

Congratulations, ladies, and welcome to this special group of nurses who share a heartfelt commitment to honoring the lives and legacies of our fellow nurses. We are so happy to have you with us as we continue our mission of Nurses Honoring Nurses. 💙

Thank you for joining us in this meaningful tradition of service, dignity, and remembrance!

10/24/2026

🇺🇸❤️💙 What a wonderful turnout at last night’s RCNHG Red, White & Blue Bingo! 💙❤️🇺🇸

A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who came out to support us, and to the members of our amazing Rockland County Nurses Honor Guard, who always come together with such generosity, dedication, and community spirit!

We extend our sincere gratitude to the Pearl River American Legion for their continued support and for helping make this event such a success.

Congratulations to all our lucky winners, and thank you to everyone who made the evening so special! Your support means so much to us and helps us continue our mission of honoring nurses who have dedicated their lives to caring for others.

Nurses Honoring Nurses. ❤️🤍💙

10/21/2026

We had the privilege and honor of sharing The Nightingale Tribute for Nurse Katherine Anne Mangan this evening.
Rest easy Kathy… we will take it from here.

10/18/2026

Friday evening at the American Legion in Pearl River…. Join us!

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West Nyack, NY
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