On September 8, 2007, MARY R. (nee Novak), devoted wife of Joseph P, Neary Sr., beloved mother of Joseph "Paul " Neary Jr., and Rebecca A. Neary, loving grandmother of Milika Robbins and Akira Walker, loving sister of Paula Fillmore and Joseph Novak Jr. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Avenue, Wednesday 11 A.M. Interment Parkwood Cemetery. Visiting hours Tuesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M.