Miriam Briody, worked for New York

Miriam L. “Mary” Briody of Ridgefield, who had worked for the City of New York, died Wednesday evening, Aug. 25, 2004, at Danbury Hospital. She was 77 years old and the widow of George F. Briody.
Mrs. Briody was born in New York, N.Y., Jan. 5, 1927, daughter of the late Frank and Helen Schreiner Svertner, attended New York schools and was a retired administrative assistant with the City of New York. She had lived in the Bronx for many years.
A resident of Ridgefield for the past nine months, Mrs. Briody had previously lived in Coconut Creek, Fla., for 21 years. There, she was active in the local community association and volunteered at a local hospital. Over the years, she enjoyed bowling and traveling.
Mrs. Briody is survived by her daughter, Patricia Briody Markert and her husband Anthony of Ridgefield; a son Thomas Briody and his wife Sonia of Salisbury Mills, N.Y. and five grandsons; Michael Briody, Timothy Briody, Matthew Briody, Kevin Markert, and James Markert.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday in St. Mary’s Church.
Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Meals-On-Wheels Program, Ballard Green, 25 Gilbert Street, Ridgefield 06877.
The Kane Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.