Mary F. (Farkas) Kalil, 94, of Nashua, NH, wife of Robert J. Kalil, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, July 26, 2025 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH.
Mary was born in Boston, Massachusetts on October 26, 1930, daughter of the late John Welch and Lillian (Butler) Welch. Mary grew up in Orient Heights, Massachusetts and was educated in the Catholic School Systems, graduating from Fitton High School in East Boston, MA.
In addition to raising her family, Mary was employed by New England Telephone/NYNEX Verizon, where she held a variety of positions from Operator to Design/Drafting Administration during her 20+ years of employment, retiring in 1991.
In her leisure time, Mary enjoyed spending time here in NH, and at her MD Beach home and attending shows and plays in Boston and NY, “Girls” Shopping trips, and the occasional Casino visit. Mary also enjoyed family gatherings, playing cards, dining out, excursions with her Grandchildren and vacations, both US and International.
Members of her family include(d): her Husband, Robert Kalil; and her late Husband Joseph Farkas; Son, Stephen Farkas and his wife Lynn (Schultz) of Nashua, N.H.; Daughters Nancy (Farkas) Mills of Maryville, IL. and her Husband Jim (Deceased); Patricia (Farkas) Raboin of Hope Valley, RI. and her husband Richard; Step-Daughter Karen (Kalil) Connelly of Norwood, MA. and her husband Paul; and Cheryl (Kalil) Cerullo of Medford, MA. and her husband Robert. Mary also had 16 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren. In addition, Mary has a sister, Patricia (Welch) Daly of Weymouth, MA and her husband George (deceased); and a brother, Thomas Welch and his wife Irene (Marino) (both deceased); also nieces and nephews.
Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, NH on Monday, August 4th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, NH, Tuesday morning, August 5th at 11 a.m. Family and friends are invited to attend. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com.
