Methuen, Ma. – Ramona “Mona” A. Bistany, 83, died March 29, 2012 at the Sutton Hill Center surrounded by her loving family.
A lifelong resident of Methuen, Mona was the daughter of the late John M. and Marie (Bistany) Bistany. She was educated in Methuen schools and graduated from the Edward F. Searles High School, class of 1951. She attended MacIntosh School of Business and Lowell Commercial College. She worked as the principal clerk for the Massachusetts Department of Public Works in Boston for 35 years until her retirement in 1989. She was an attendant of St. Anthony’s Church and was a member of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Association. In her free time, she was an avid reader and Red Sox fan. She also enjoyed listening to music and spending time with friends and family.
Mona is survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, and several cousins. She is predeceased by her brother, Raymond Bistany.
A funeral service will take place on Monday morning at 10:30 A.M. at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home 233 Lawrence St. in Methuen` with burial to follow in St. Anthony’s Cemetery.
Friends will be warmly received on Monday from 9 – 10:30 A.M. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Memorial Giving Program, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01710 or to the American Heart Association, New England Affiliate, Inc., 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01710.