Maureen Ellen Cahill Munzner, 57, of North Haven, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. She was the beloved wife of 22 years to Steven Paul Munzner. Maureen was born in New York on February 20, 1962 and was the daughter of Patricia A. Rogers Schwartz. Step-Daughter of Robert Schwartz, Sr. Mother of Zachary and Alexander Munzner. Sister of Ann-Marie Cahill, Robert (Linda) Schwartz, Jr., Dennis Cahill and Danny Schwartz. Daughter-in-law of Jean Munzner and the late George Munzner, Sr. Sister-in-law of Barbara Ringuette (Marc), George Munzner, Jr. (Dolly) and Paul Munzner (Jenn). Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
The visiting hours will be Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Family and friends are invited to meet directly at the Spring Glen United Church – Christ, 1825 Whitney Avenue, Hamden on Monday morning at 10:00 to attend a funeral service and are also invited to attend the committal service immediately following in the North Haven Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook Street, I-91 Tech Ctr. #3, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.
Terrible accident!
We are so sorry for your loss. May Maureen rest in Peace.
Steve (and family),
Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts have been with you each day. We have shared with many families and friends how Maureen was a wonderful person.
John (and the crew)
Our deepest condolences to all
I work at Atlas Fence and Maureen was always there anytime I had a quick question or a problem. I remember when I needed something important done she dropped everything she was doing to help me get it sorted out. She was a kind and caring person and always seemed to go out of her way even for people she hardly knew. I know she is going to be sorely missed at Atlas and our thoughts and prayers are with all of her family at this time of loss. God bless
My family and I are so sorry for your loss. May
God watch over you’re family. At this difficult time God bles 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Never met her but nearby neighbor w/ 2 kids that age and a dog. My thoughts are w all of you this week. May God give you strength and peace for these moments.
Our deepest condolences to all those who knew Maureen. May you find peace during this time of sorrow. ❤️️ While we did not know her personally, we are part of the North Haven High School community and are one with all those whose lives she touched. May angels lead you in Maureen.
We’re so very sorry for your family’s loss. Our daughter, Lily, knew her well from the school plays. She taught Lily about costume design and worked closely with her. She was so kind.
We hope you’re filled with the happiest memories and we will pray for her and your family.
Dear Maureen- always remember your smile and your kindness. Condolences to Steve, Zachary and Alex. May God’s Peace be with you and may she Rest In Peace.
May many prayers and blessings come your way during this difficult time. Maureen will always remain in my heart. God will keep his arms around you and comfort you and the family.
We are so blessed to have known you. Your dedication to kids, no matter who they were, went above and beyond. We will miss your smile, your talent and, above all, visiting you in the costume room to share a moment. It will never be the same again and there is a sadness in our hearts. Rest easy Maureen, we will always have you in our hearts.
You will be missed your smile and your dedication to your family. You are loved!
So sorry for such a tragic loss – a life taken too soon. My thoughts go out to Ann Marie and her entire family.
There are no words to express our sincere sadness about Maureen’s passing. We knew Maureen and Zach from the Square Foot Theatre when Zach and Joey were in several productions together. I hope the family can feel the prayers of so many of us, near and far.
Joe, Lisa, & Joey
My deepest condolences. Please take comfort in knowing that soon God will reunite us with our loved ones that have fallen asleep in death. John 5: 28 tells us: “Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.” Soon we can be certain that “The last enemy, death, will be brought to nothing,” (1 Corinthians 15:26).
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to Steve, Zachary and Alex. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to Steve, Zachary and Alex. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Praying for the family at this difficult time. My condolences as she rests in Heaven with the Maker. God grant this family peace and wrap your love around the entire family and circle of friends at this time.
this is so sad……my heart goes out to the sons who had to witness this. and her husband and family
i am wondering why the person who did this to her isnt arrested? it just takes one second of looking at a
cell phone while driving , thats all. so all you people out there , who do this, and there are many , beware
this tradedy could happen to another sweet ,innocent person
prayers
Please accept my deepest sympathy for this terrible loss. I am so sorry for you, your children, family and friends. May you be surrounded by peace family and love.
It has been so very many years since I have seen the Munzner family, but such sweet and fond childhood memories …
My heart breaks now for this sweet family after such a tragic, senseless and irreplaceable loss.
May the love of family and friends surround you, hold you up, and bring you some comfort and peace during this so incredibly difficult time. Sending my sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to Mr. Steven Munzner and his two sons, and the entire Munzner family. I hold you in my heart.
Steven, Zachary and Alex: Our deepest condolences to you and your entire family. Maureen and I worked together for several years as volunteers at Ridge Road School. It was a pleasure to work with someone who was so capable, so kind, so giving…she was amazing! She loved her family deeply and was a strong advocate for all aspects of education. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Wishing you love and strength as you celebrate her beautiful life. We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Steven, Zach and Alex. I am truly sorry for the loss of your wife and mother. It is difficult to express my sadness over Maureen’s untimely passing. I worked with Maureen at Atlas and she was always ready with a friendly smile. Always helpful and kind. Her family was so very important to her and she loved you dearly. She was telling me just last week how wonderful and helpful her husband was and she was immensely proud of both her sons. Truly a kind and wonderful person. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Steve, Zach and Alex, There are no words to adequately express the sorrow we feel. Your wife and mother was a loving, caring person who did so much for others without thought for herself. Her spirit will be with you always. You are all an important part of our church family. Love and prayers are surrounding you and all of your extended family.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this terribly sad time. Sending our love to Steve, Zach and Alex. Maureen will forever be in our hearts.
My heartfelt deepest sympathy to Maureen’s family . I am so very sorry for your loss . I do not know the family but I am a neighbor . I cannot imagine the grief your boys are suffering . My heart goes out you .
Sorry for your loss . Sending prayers to all
She is missed, loved and cherished by many-in so many ways. Words cannot describe how my family feels.
Our deepist condolences.
I too work in the Atlas Companies- and she was ALWAYS there and had dropped everything to help someone out or figure out something.
We are so heartbroken- and in shock.
So sorry for your loss.
The world lost a truly great person and I am grateful to have had known and worked along side her.
I am also a neighbor and wanted to let the Munzner family know we are thinking of them. We will always remember and appreciate Maureen’s good works. Peace be with you.
On behalf of McDonald’s and myself, we wish to send our sincere and heartfelt condolences to husband Steven, sons Zachary and Alex, family and friends over your tragic loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
My mother is your neighbor at #24 … she asked me to express my condolences to your family and said Maureen always had a beautiful smile and was so kind and friendly. We’re deeply saddened to hear this news and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Our deepest condolences to you may she rest in peace
I worked with Maureen at SNET and everything about her was special. She was smart, funny and always worked hard and loved her husband and children. God got another Angel and I will miss my friend. Prayers for the family!
To the Cahill/Munzer family – I am so deeply sorry for your loss of Maureen. We attended Tomlinson Ludlowe HS together. We shared many memories through Facebook. Prayers to Steve and her children.
So very sorry for your unimagineable loss. May you know and feel love and prayers.
Our deepest sorrow to Maureen’s sons Zach and Alex and her husband Steve and the rest of the family. I remember Maureen from the Ridge Road School day’s. She was a very kind lady who was always there to help and went out of her way.to help with anything. Prayers and thoughts from our hearts to her family.
Miss you and always will bud
Your devotion to us at atlas companies your sons and husband was special
You touched and dealt with everyone here at atlas
You made it happen when the occasion arrised
Still hope that tomorrow I’ll see you at the office
I know that’s impossible
I’ll see ya later down the road
Watch over us friend
Luv ya
Zach, we are so deeply sorry for your loss. Your mom was a very special person. Her love, kindness and compassion will forever shine through you, because you’ve got those same qualities from her. She will forever be proud of you and Alex. There will be some difficult days ahead, but at the end of the day, you all filled her heart with so much happiness. She couldn’t have had a better husband and two amazing sons. Our thoughts are with you and your family. We love and support you.
I did not know you or your family, but I am a neighbor. My heart felt sympathy goes out to the family.
Dearest Steve, Zach and Alex,
My heart goes out to you during this time of agony and grief. Your Mom/Wife was an Angel. She acquired her wings way too soon. This incomprehensible loss of Maureen is devastating . I, and your entire Spring Glen Church family are holding you in our broken hearts and in our prayers.
Dear Steve, Zach and Alex,
Words cannot express the sadness all of us at Dr. Greenberg’s office feel for your tremendous loss. Maureen was such a wonderful person and I feel so blessed to have known her. My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time! I pray that the care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. Her love for all of you was so great and will forever shine in your hearts! Rest in peace Maureen. I will miss you terribly!
Much love and prayer to Steve, Zachary and Alex from all of us. Your mom was the pure example of love. She will be in your hearts and by your sides forever. Our love and prayers are with you. Never think she is not with you, encouraging you, believing in you, witnessing all your accomplishments and dreams. Never think, “I wish mom could be here…. I wish mom could see this…” She WILL be there. She WILL see it. A mother’s love, a wife’s love, can never be extinguished. It is a new and different time, but she will never truly leave you.
Dear Steve, I am so deeply saddened for your loss. My love and prayers go out to you and your boys.
We are so heartbroken as God has gained another angel. We pray for you all for strength and solace that Maureen was loved by all. My daughter Kayla loved her, she would spend a lot of time with her during the play production. She was truly an angel on this earth.
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
May God Bless and strengthen you with His graces during this difficult time. We live on Hilltop Terrace and have often seen you from the hill. Although we never met, we feel your pain and loss. What a heartbreaking tragedy! May fond memories of Maureen comfort you every day.
Mr. Munzner, Zachary, and Alex,
My thoughts and prayers have been with you daily since I heard of the sudden loss of Maureen. Zachary, I remember your mom always smiling and loving the wonderful stories I would tell her about how great you were in my class at Ridge Road and she was always so proud of you and forever will be.
I will continue to pray for all of you!
Love,
Allison Geaski
Maureen was sweet, kind and giving. We had the pleasure of knowing her and Zach through the Square Foot theater and the NHHS musical productions. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. May the memories of Maureen guide you through your sorrow.
Our deepest condolences,
Dianne, Lucy and Sophie Aquaro
Please accept our deepest sympathies during this sad time. We were fortunate to know Maureen through Zachary’s involvement with our daughter, Jane in local community and high school theater. Maureen was such a lovely person who always had a smile and a kind word for those around her. Her presence and gentle spirit will be truly missed. May you hold close to your cherished memories in the difficult days ahead and care for each other well as you grieve the loss of your beloved mother.
With care,
Maureen Kos
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Maureen will be missed by many.
I met Maureen at Ellie Mullingan’s house. She was always laughing and always had a smile on her face. May she Rest In Peace and may the person that hit her feel the pain of her lost. My condolences to her family and many friends she has.
Our deepest sympathy to all who love her you are all in our thoughts and prayers. This poem helped me though some difficult losses I hope it brings some comfort. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME
When tomorrow starts without me
And I’m not here to see
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me
I wish you wouldn’t cry
The Way you did today
While thinking of the many things
We did not get to say
I know how much you love me
As much as I love you
Each time that you think of me
I know you will miss me too
When tomorrow starts with out me
Please try to understand
That an angel came and called my name
And took me by the hand
The angel said my place was ready
In heaven far above
And That I would have to leave behind
All those I Dearly Love
But When I walked through Heaven’s Gates
I felt so much at home
When GOD looked down and smiled at me
From his golden throne
He said This Is Eternity
And All I promised you
Today for life on earth is done
But Here it starts a new
I promise no tomorrow
For today will always last
And Since each day’s the exact same way
There is no longing for the past
So When Tomorrow starts without me
Do not think we’re apart
For every time you think of me
Remember I’m right here in your heart
Author: David M Romano
The are no words to convey this unimaginable loss. Maureen the ray of sunshine will shine on in Zachary and Alexander. Heaven had gained an angel. Love and prayers to you and family.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Steve, Zachary and Alexander, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. My heart truly grieves for you and I know your hearts are broken. But I also know that your Mom (Maureen) will be watching over you. Hugs to each of you.
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
With Sympathy,
David, Monique, Dylan and Patrick
Our deepest condolences to Mr. Munzner, Zach and Alex. I met Maureen during our Ridge Road School days and she was an incredibly nice person. May you be comforted by the beautiful memories of her.
We are deeply saddened and sorry for your loss. Maureen is loved and will be missed by so many people. May God bring you healing and peace. We are praying for you.
My dearest friend, I will not stand at your grave and weep.You are not there, you do not sleep.You are a thousand winds that blow. You are the diamonds gift of snow. You are the sunlight on ripened grain. When you awaken in the mornings hush. You are the swift uplifting rtush. Of quiet birds in circled flight, you are the soft stars that shine at night. I will not stand at your grave and weep. You are not there, you are in my heart.
Steve, Alex and Zach, I cannot believe what I just read, unfortunately I’m out of the state and just read about this. My deepest sympathies to all of you. Maureen was one of the kindest people I ever met. She was a great mom and loved you boys sooo much as well as your dad. She was one of the most organized, kindest, sweetest people I’ve ever known. My heart aches for all of you. May God bless you with her wonderful memory and help you to forget this awful tragedy. She’ll always be with you.
Steve, Zachary and Alexander
You are in my thoughts and prayers that our loving God will give you strength. Your beautiful wife and mother will always be a part of you and in your heart. My heart aches for you all. Please try to stay strong