Kerry J. Maher

Kerry was born in Smithtown and raised in St. James. Kerry is a product of the Smithtown Central School District where she graduated following a shining academic and athletic experience.  Kerry attended Nassau Community College where she served as president of her Mortuary Science class. Kerry also represented that group in a meeting with Senator Hillary Clinton. Upon graduation she earned an A. B. S.  degree in Mortuary Science.  After passing her National Funeral Directors’ Boards, Kerry went on to complete her New York State residency at the family’s funeral home.  Due to her expertise in Field Hockey, Smithtown High School did employed Kerry as their Assistant Varsity Field Hockey Coach from 2001-2006. During her coaching, the team has gone on to the post-season league play and the state semi finals. Under the field hockey umbrella she did coach Indoor Field Hockey, Booster Club Camp, and assists with the Field Hockey Festival Team from Long Island, N.Y .
In 2006 Kerry started her own business “Nassau Suffolk Field Hockey” playing tournaments in Disney, California. Kerry also dedicates her time as a religious education teacher for Sts. Philip and James R. C. Church and is a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. Kerry is also a member of the Nassau-Suffolk Funeral Directors Association where she serves as a part of the Board Members and Hospitality Committee. Following the 9-11 Attacks, Kerry volunteered and was chosen to represent Suffolk County at Fort Totten to assist with the Twin Towers Memorial Urns Program. Kerry also stays active in her community through membership in St. James Chamber of Commerce, presently serving as a Board Member for the chamber. For the past four years Kerry has been the Director & Chairperson for the St. James St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Kerry has recently served as a Committee Chairperson for the Splashes of Hope Foundation. She volunteers with Splashes of Hope with face painting at the Care Center @ University of Stony Brook & Med Ctr.

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