Mary Lee (Gallagher) Reznicek
January 15, 1938 – March 12, 2025
Mary Lee (Gallagher) Reznicek died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family on March 12, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Vera (nee Heese) Gallagher; brother, Garrett. Mary Lee graduated from St. Cecilia High School in 1955 and shortly thereafter married her high school sweetheart, Bernard W. Reznicek, a relationship that lasted 43 years and produced six children. Later in life Mary Lee completed an associate’s degree in interior design from Mt. Ida College, had a career in real estate in the Boston suburbs, enjoyed life in Palm Desert and adopted stray dogs and gave them a loving home. She was an avid reader and when she lost her vision, she both supported and benefitted from RTBS (Radio Talking Book Service), an Omaha-based nonprofit that brings news, arts and culture to the visually impaired.
Mary Lee is survived by her sister, Sr. Patricia Gallagher, O.P.; 6 children: Dr. Stephen (and Judy), Dr. Michael (and Linda), Charles, Mary Beth Theisen (and Jim), Bernard (and Lou-Ellen) and James (and Stacey); 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren, and her close friend, Bill W.
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Monday, March 17, 2025, at 11:15 AM with VISITATION from 10:00AM at St. Cecilia Cathedral, 701 N. 40th St., Omaha.
Please consider wearing green in Mary Lee’s honor.
INTERMENT: Resurrection Cemetery
Memorials are suggested to RTBS (Radio Talking Books Service) (rtbs.org).
To view a live broadcast of the Service, please visit www.heafeyheafey.com and click the “Live Cast” button at the top of the home page.
Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler, West Center Chapel, 7805 West Center Road, Omaha, Ne 68124. (402)-391-3900. www.heafeyheafey.com
5 Comments
The obituary is beautiful and captures my memories of Mary Lee as my strong, kind, and talented cousin. I have fond memories of visiting her and her amazing family in Omaha when I was a kid. Many years later, Jim and I had great visits with Mary Lee and Sister Patty in San Diego and Palm Desert. We are so sad to hear of her passing.Your mother (grandmother, great-grandmother) will forever remain in our hearts and memories. Peace and love to you all.
What a lovely tribute to her life, Mary Lee is well remembered and leaves an incredible legacy of beloved family! She was my older cousin and I recall how very chic and modern she seemed to me! One of my favorite memories the image of her wearing a bi-level short bobbed hairstyle, fashionably dressed in a white pantsuit, displaying such impeccable grace and class. She was kind to me. And I was very little but I recall fun, lively visits in Omaha with so many people and sounds of laughter around! My mother (her aunt Pat) adored Mary Lee and Patty, and I loved the stories of babysitting and other glimpses shared of their cherished times. My condolences and peace to you all. Much Love, Kim
We send our prayers and condolences for Mary and family. Sorry for your loss. We just heard of Mary’s passing. Friends of family 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Our sincere condolences to Jim and the entire Reznicek family. We had the pleasure of meeting Mary at a few family events and her memory will live on in everyone. I will always remember the great book recommendations she gave me while we were out for tea one afternoon!
Dear Sister Patty and family,
I offer my condolences to you in remembrance of a loving, generous but sadly unknown cousin, as we group separated in our vast Midwest. I will offer Holy Mass for the repose of her soul and shall keep you in my prayers. St. Joseph, patron of a holy death, pray for us and Mary Lee.
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