Maria Madgalena Brady
Maria Madgalena Brady, 64, of Greenville, loving wife to Thomas Brady, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Born in Bronx, New York, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Louise Cataldo Jr.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Jessica (Michael) Geremia, Everett (Valery) Brady; grandchildren, Paisley Geremia, Wolfe Geremia, Audrey Brady and Ethan Brady; brother, Frank Cataldo III; and sisters, Lisa (James) Absher, Michele (Keith) Cunningham.
Maria held the position of Chief of the Mastic Beach Ambulance Company. She was an active leader of the Girl Scout and Boy Scout organizations, a small business owner, as well as an active contributor to her local community. Additionally, Maria cultivated a passion for the arts both through teaching and creative expression.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 9th from 1:00 – 4:00 PM at Riverstone Community Clubhouse, 100 Spokane Drive, Greenville, SC 29607. A Prayer Service will also be held during this time beginning at 2:00 PM. Those who aren’t able to attend in person can join via the following zoom link –
Maria Brady Prayer Service (Meeting ID: 892 5638 1078 Passcode: mariab)
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in Maria’s name to the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation.
My deepest sympathy to Tom, Jessie, Everett and all the family of my dearest friend Maria……..
I met Maria just over 30 years ago when I became a GS Leader. She immediately welcomed me, took me under her wing as a new leader, and we quickly became friends. My adult life would not have been the same without her in it. She is always so exotic, creative, and beautiful. I experienced so many things because she convinced me to try them… Cruises, Restaurants, Goat cheese, oysters, so many more things I could list. She help me grow into the strong woman I am today by being my friend, and accepting me imperfectly and unconditionally. I’m always honored to be her friend and so proud to have her as my friend. She is an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend and a great example of what we all strive to be. Her heart is huge and I am so thankful for the inspirations and unconditional love she share with me. The family she created and the families you all have created, will clearly carry her legacy well into the next generation and beyond. The smile on her face becomes a proud glow when she talked about you all. I loved seeing that happiness on her face. The lives she has touched, the people who are better because she showed she cared, is truly immeasurable and well beyond the limits of blood lines and friendships. Schools, PTA, Sports Teams, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Foster children, Mastic Beach Ambulance Company and Juniors Program, Teaching Art to Homeschool groups, Crafting Clubs, Bunco Games Group, your community fun committee …… and I’m sure there are more I missed. Maria gave so much to so many.
Rest in peace my friend, heaven has the most beautiful angel running the place now ❤️🙏
Our deepest condolences to Tom, Jessie, Everett and all of Maria’s family and grandchildren. She loved you all deeply and she talked about all of you often
My husband Steve and I met Tom and Maria when they lived in Arizona. We became friends and it was the start of a beautiful friendship.
I quickly learned what an awesome and strong woman Maria was. She loved her family but she gave her all to everyone. Yes, we played Bunco and spent many nights doing crafts with Maria at her house. She had a great talent for teaching us all and we all looked forward to getting together. Believe me there were times our crafts looked like an episode of “Nailed It” but Maria always had a kind word for us and she encouraged our creativity. It was something she loved to do and it brought all the women together to catch up, laugh, and share stories.
I have many fond memories of camping, Vegas trips, backyard fire pit stories, happy hours at the golf club and they all center around my dear friend Maria. She will be forever in our hearts and I will miss her deeply.
Rest In Peace my friend until we meet again,
Diane Heinig
My heart is filled with disbelief and sorrow for our friend Maria, and her beautiful family. Our families have shared so many fun times together. Maria was always fun, and we had so many laughs together. There were so many moments of good times. Our trip to the Poconos, Las Vegas, and the parties, yes the parties were such fun. Game nights and wonderful dinners, and good wine. We spent almost every New Years together whether it be at her home here on Long Island or mine. My mind is floating with just so many GREAT times.
We haven’t seen each other in a very long time, and that saddens me the most.
We take time for granted always thinking there will be one more time to say Hello and how’s life. To maybe laugh one more time and share some good fun memories.
There really is SO MUCH 😂. Thank You Maria for your friendship and all that you have done for my family. Our memories of you are in our hearts and so many photos that I am so happy to still have.
God has brought you home.
We grieve you yes, but you my friend are home and at peace with the Lord. Your eternity began May 2nd where you will be waiting for your Love Tom. To him it will feel like forever but for you it will just be a blink of an eye. Rest well Maria, you will always be alive in our thoughts and prayers. I Love You and your Family.
See you on the other side
❤️❤️❤️❤️….. Jane and Gil