Mary A. Short of Wantagh, NY on November 16, 2015 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Donald. Loving mother of Donald (Marie), Thomas (Jane), Michael (Susan), John (Dorrie), Mary Beth Blank (Raymond), and Joseph (Jill). Cherished by her 19 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Adored sister of James Drohan (Ruth), the late Walter Drohan, and the late John Drohan. Family will receive friends Thursday, 2-5 pm and 7-9 pm, at the Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Ave. (Exit 28N SS PKWY) Wantagh, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, 10:00 am, at St. Frances de Chantal R.C. Church. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery Brooklyn, NY.