This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Lace_Lynch Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.durkin/579/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Margaret Durkin-Reali passed away peacefully at Forum Health Northside Medical Center on Oct. 26, 2009. Margaret was predeceased by her husband, Fred Reali Jr.; her mother, Bridget Devaney Durkin of County Mayo, Ireland; her father, John Durkin of Youngstown, Ohio; and her brother, Michael Durkin of Youngstown. She is survived by her son, Brian A. Reali and wife Laura; and her four grandchildren, Brendan, Maura, Brady and Megan. Margaret is also survived by her sisters, Rosemary Durkin, with whom she shared a home that they built together in 2004 at Diehl Lake, Dorothy Durkin Walsh of Tallmadge, Ohio and Sally Durkin of Columbiana, Ohio; and her brothers, John Durkin (Anna Mae) of Boardman, Ohio, James Durkin (Jane) of Avon and Rick Durkin (Patty) of Ellsworth. Margaret was blessed with a beloved godchild, Michelle, and nieces Kellie, Colleen, Bridget and nephew John. She also leaves numerous family in Ireland and England. She was employed at the Dollar Bank's Northside Branch, where she maintained lifelong friendships. She was on the Human Relations Committee under the administration of Mayor J. Philip Richley and was elected as precinct committee person for Mahoning County. She retired in 1999 as a deputy clerk for the Youngstown Municipal Courts. Her funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at St. Edward's Church in Youngstown, Ohio. Calling hours will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services on Thursday at the church. Arrangements entrusted to the McVean, Hughes & McClurkin Funeral Home. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.