Mary J. Orzechowski Shields, 62, of East Haven, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at her home.  She was the beloved wife of Edward Shields.  Mary had worked in accounts receivable at Town Fair Tire in East Haven for many years.  She enjoyed Peanuts comics and was a big fan of Charlie Brown and Snoopy. Mary was an avid fan of the New York Yankees.  Mother of Adam (Christina) and Alex Shields and the late Kevin Shields.  Sister of Stan Orzechowski, Susan Biondi (Don), Lois Congo (Jack), and Nancy Peck (Steve).  Sister-in-law of Nancy Consiglio, Larry Shields, and Thomas Shields (Mary Thompson).  Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. 

The visiting hours will be on Sunday, January 7th, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A service will be conducted in the funeral home at 3:00. Interment will be private and to the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75216.