Mary Moriarity "Mori" Green
August 22, 1950 ~ February 14, 2024
Born in:
Buffalo, NY
Resided in:
Vienna, VA
Mary Moriarity (Mori) Green, beloved wife of Andrew (Andy) Joseph Green, passed away on February 14, 2024 in Fairfax, Virginia. She was born and raised in Buffalo, NY on August 22, 1950, to Joseph J. Cottrell, CEO of Cottrell Bus Leasing, and Mary Moriarity Cottrell. After attending Convent of the Sacred Heart in Buffalo, NY, she went on to study at Georgetown University at the age of 16, one of only 25 women accepted and enrolled into the School of Foreign Service that year, and graduated with a BS in Foreign Service.
Mori served as a board member of Lab Rescue LRCP after having volunteered with them for almost a decade, assisting with the rescue of over 1200-1300 dogs, including over 100 puppies a year. She was passionate about her work with the organization and the wonderful friendships she made there. Her previous positions included working as a leader with Cottrell Bus Leasing, and as a board member of the Georgetown Library Associates. She was a lifelong organist and pianist and spoke fluent French.
She lived an adventurous life with her beloved husband of over 25 years, Andy. When they moved to California, she had a goal of visiting every single California Mission, and they accomplished it. Some of their favorite trips included England, Ireland, Paris, and Austria. Their last international trip together was to Italy and Switzerland, where they had a wonderful time exploring the ruins of Pompeii, Verona, the Vatican, and Rome.
Mori and Andy were dedicated to charity. In addition to Lab Rescue, they supported numerous charities, while also sponsoring several children in Latin America through St John Neumann.
Mori’s great joy in her life was her family. Her love for Andy was her greatest joy, and she was so proud of her children, grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She is survived by her beloved children Chris Green (Michelle) of Morgantown, WV, Annie Green, of Missoula, MT, Nicole Ravas (Matt), of Pittsburgh, PA, Amy Acuff, of Arlington, VA, and Pierce Acuff (Courtney), of Palm Desert, CA; her grandchildren, Xavier, Isabela, Eva, Malcolm, Kieran, and Reid; and her many nieces and nephews and their wonderful families.
She was predeceased by her parents, Mary Moriarity and Joseph James Cottrell, her brother Joseph J. Cottrell, and her nephew, Kevin Cottrell.
Friends and family will be received on Thursday, February 22, 2024, 6-8pm, at Money and King Funeral Home, in Vienna, VA. Mori’s funeral mass will be Friday, February 23, 2024, 11:00 am, at St. John Neumann in Reston, VA. Burial will be at a later date at St. Bernard’s Cemetery in Waterville, NY. Contributions in Mori’s memory may be made to Lab Rescue LRCP, Inc. https://www.lab-rescue.org/
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Mori enthusiastically oriented me as a LabRescue LRCP foster with so much passion, knowledge, and commitment that it was delightfully contagious. She then was an adoption coordinator for quite few of our foster dogs, including our two foster failures.
If I wanted to figure something out, she was the one that I would ask, my fellow New Yorker.
She is a presence that my spirit could ( can) depend upon for her welcoming calm, patience and dog wisdom. With deep gratitude for Mori.
Simply one of the kindest humans I know, sweet and caring more than words can describe. I had the privilege to know her from Lab Rescue as she stood in the corner rooting for my dear puppy Bode to finally be adopted. She loved hearing stories about him and loved all the dogs who came in/out of Lab Rescue. Mori took interest in your life as well and you would always find her with a big smile on her face. She gave me one of the sweetest gifts during a time I needed it most and I like to believe that it brought me the luck I needed as I worked to build my family. Mori you will be missed deeply, God bless and rest in peace.
Mori was kind, loving, ever forgiving. She was a shining light is this dark world and she will shine on in our memories. It was a privilege to have known her. She was so very special.
Mori, you and I met on a July morning in Leavenworth , Kansas 39 years ago. Nether of us thought much of the speaker and raised our eyebrows to heaven. From that day we became like sisters carrying each other through all the joys and sadness of life. Our children love each as we love them.
I shall miss our frequent phone calls and putting the world to rights. God Bless you , Mori, and know you were loved by us all.
Your Irish Sister, Mary.
Mori. Always greeting everyone enthusiastically and with a smile. Mori effortlessly making everyone feel at home. Mori with an opinion on anything of substance without the BS. Mori loving the dogs. Mori working to make the world a better place for all of us. I miss you already. Say hi to everyone at the bridge. God bless.
I met Mori only once at one of the Lab Rescue adoption events. I was still very new but she gave me such a warm welcome into the lab rescue community. It made me feel like I’ve always known her. I still remember her smile, such a beautiful smile!
Darling Aunt Mori,
What a blessing it was to be absorbed into your loving family and heart! So many happy memories of time shared with you, or with your daughters, on your generous invitation. I am sad that the pandemic interrupted seeing each other and that my ambition of celebrating Thanksgiving with you one year will now not be fulfilled. I live in the knowledge however that your lifelong faith has now come to fruition and that you we will meet again.
Lots of love,
Marie (one of the generously mentioned nieces, who was more devoted than her poor track record on correspondence would allow you to have guessed)
I knew Mori through Lab Rescue. My family applied to adopt a dog in 2014 but we were having difficulty finding a match because we had a young child. We met Mori in a Petsmart parking lot where she encouraged us to take a look at a beautiful young lab who was approved for kids but barking his gorgeous head off. Mori just knew that he’d be perfect for us. An hour later we put him in the car. He has filled some pretty big pawprints from our past and has been the most lovable family dog. A few years later, I became a volunteer with LRCP and got to work with Mori when my applicants were interested in puppies. She always remembered me from Petsmart and took the time to personally connect even though hundreds of other people were inquiring about puppies. She will certainly be missed!
Mori was the kind of person who knew how to make the most simple moment extra special. From small school successes to big life celebrations, when I remember these moments in my life, I remember the joy she radiated. She was the kind of person who would greet you with the biggest smile even if she just saw you the day prior. I feel so fortunate to have had her in my life as chosen family. Her warmth, grace, and love helped shape me and I feel the world has lost a bit of sunshine without her here.
Like many here, I met Mori and Andy through Lab Rescue. Our “niche” with Lab Rescue is “the timid foster,” where “timid” is usually a euphemism for feral, terrified of men, terrified of people… as a result we were frequent foster failures. Mori celebrated every one of those foster fails with us.
Mori had a super power. Every single time you interacted with her, you felt like she was so happy to be able to work on … whatever the task, with YOU, because it meant she got to work with YOU. As an introvert, I was in constant awe of her.
The highlight of my Lab Rescue work with Mori was when she and Andy adopted one of our fosters! Big Max! Max and Cassie found love at first sight and even though they were both getting a little long in the tooth, they spent the rest of their lives wrestling like puppies. The stories Mori shared were classics, and those two dogs got to live their best lives.
As much as losing Mori hurts her Lab Rescue family, I know it pales in comparison to what her family is going through. My heart aches for Andy and the kids.
Mori, thank you for always being so kind, fun and lighthearted. You will be dearly missed by all of Lab Rescue. I know that all of your beloved pets are with you for eternity.
Mori was the BEST. Such a strong advocate for rescue and a real problem solver. But better than that was her great personality. Funny, fun, charming, caring – l loved getting a call from Mori. She will be so missed. I’m sure she was greeted by a wonderful pack of dogs whose lives she not only saved but made exponentially better. I was lucky to have known her.
I agree with the sentiments in the prior entries from other Lab Rescue volunteers. I , too, will remember Mori’s smile and her black and white checked coat which matched her clipboard at the adoption days. Once when I called Mori for some advice, I remarked that she was always so diplomatic. She laughed and replied ” I went to diplomacy school.” Mori’s dedication to helping others, human and canine, sets a high bar for others to emulate.
I was so sad to hear of Mori’s passing. She was one of the first people I interacted with from Lab Rescue when I decided to volunteer 10 years ago. We had the most wonderful conversation and she immediately made me feel needed and qualified, giving me the confidence to foster, house check and evaluate our pups. She was an amazing light in our world and will be terribly missed.
Gary & Sheilah Maus
Mori was a wonderful mentor. She was the first contact that I and many other fosters had with Lab Rescue. She vetted, interviewed and gave a short tutorial to new fosters in her soft and smiling voice. She made me excited to get started. She made it all sound easy! Weeks later I could still hear her voice in my ear reminding me about the Three Day Rule as my foster dog barked in his crate. Since Mori handled the foster interviews, I guess you could say that she truly raised an army. That foster army is part of her legacy, too, in addition to all the pups she helped on their journeys to forever homes. Mori will be so missed! She had an impressive memory and perception of people. My condolences to Andy and the family.
Andy Green and Family, Our condolences and prayers go out to you on Mori’s passing to her next life. Those who gave so much, deserve our deepest sympathies and thought-filled prayers. Vincent and Michele Mauro POTC’74.
I always looked forward to seeing her every Spring at the Lab Rescue charity walk in Annapolis. It was always a highlight to connect with her and I valued all of her insight and tips working with so many dogs. I deeply admired Mori’s compassion, commitment and unwavering dedication to Lab Rescue helping thousands of dogs (and their adopted families).
Mori and I reconnected again in November 2022 when she was our Lab Rescue Puppy Coordinator for our beloved pup, Freddie. I fondly recall our phone conversations leading up to his adoption and it was like reconnecting with a dear friend and she always brought a smile to my face each time I spoke with her.
Fun fact: Mori and Freddie (along with the rest of the Lab Rescue Halloween Litter) share a birthday on August 22nd! It made me smile when I found this out and on each August 22nd we will celebrate both Freddie and Mori!
Sending all of our love and deepest sympathy to all of Mori’s family and loved ones.
Mori and I first met when our boys were in kindergarten together. Seeing her as a single mom of three I remember how impressive it was to see how well she had it together. I soon learned that she was a very savvy businesswoman and knew very well how to manage money. That’s not to say she didn’t love a bargain or that she always took advantage of sales. She always knew just what was important and what to value. So, when she reconnected with Andy, she knew that he was important too. They were just what each other needed, they appreciated each other, and valued the other’s support and wisdom.
Mori was very smart; she was smart enough to know what she didn’t know and when and who to go to for advice. She greatly admired other people’s skills and talents. Her feelings were sincere and genuine. She saw gifts in me (as well as others) that I didn’t even know I possessed, and she had a way of making me feel so much better about myself, when I needed it most.
I think one of the most appealing characteristics of Mori was her ability to relate to anyone. She was just as amazing talking and playing with a two-year-old as she was conversing with a 22-year-old. She took an interest in every part of my life and that of my husband and children, so it was no surprise that we became more than friends, we became family. Her children became mine and my children were like hers. We delighted in their achievements, celebrated their milestones and took pride in their successes. We spent holidays together. We enjoyed Trick or Treating with the children, Easter egg hunts, breakfast with Santa, Nutcracker teas, Mother’s Day brunches and so much more. We commemorated graduations, took part in the children’s weddings, and gushed over grandchildren. Her family traditions became our traditions. We counseled each other, lifted each other’s spirits when low and shared the most important moments in our lives. Mori would often say that she learned a lot from me, but when it came to life lessons, I learned so much more from her. A wise man (or was it a woman?) once said friends are friends because they see something in each other that they truly admire. I so admired her. She often said our lunches together were better than any therapy session. You have no idea how much I will miss that and how much I will miss her.
Some things I learnt from Aunt Mori:
1. Pink and green is the best combination.
2. You can dance in the car.
3. Flat shoes do the work of high heels if they are beaded and bowed.
4. Everyone needs a signature song. And a signature scent. And a signature flower. (Helps people know what to buy you)
5. Don’t whisper at Mass (write on your sister’s hand instead).
6. Tell everyone about how wonderful your sisters and cousins and friends are, so they never have to boast on their own account.
7. Commit to your enthusiasms: it’s never too late to learn Korean.
8. Georgette Heyer makes a perfectly good bedtime story for small children.
9. You only need two cookbooks if one of them is the New York Times cookbook.
10. Sunglasses should be big.
I also learnt that time and oceans are no barriers to enduring friendship; that it is possible to be dazzlingly accomplished at the same time as endlessly kind; and that if you take a real interest in a child, she will love you all her life long, which is what happened with me.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.
Reading all the comments above, there’s a thread: kindness. Such a needed trait today! Yes, and warmth, intelligence, empathy, intelligence. Then there was that smile, mentioned by almost everyone.i only met Mori a couple of times, through Lab Rescue, but Mori was a delight, a person who clearly drew people to her just as she did me. What a loss. My deep condolences to her family.
My heart hurts for Mori and her family. She was one of the first people I worked with when I joined LR as a volunteer. Her passion for rescue was immeasurable! She will be missed by many!
I loved seeing Mori’s quotes and kind words about the labs that were rescued. As with many of the wonderful people that I know through lab rescue, she was a special person. I am sure that wherever her soul goes, there are labs involved❤️
Mori was always there for me when I needed to talk about my fosters with Lab rescue.What a wonderful person.Will be so greatly missed.
Thank you for bringing me Bo, Bridgi, Charlie and Sammy into my life.
Paws up my friend.
Mori was my lab rescue adoption counselor. I so much valued her kindness and guidance to help me grow into a loving dog mom. I felt her presence whenever I needed help.