Eileen Theresa Fogarty of White Plains, MD died on Friday, November 16, 2012 at Civista Medical Center in La Plata, MD. She was 76 years old.

At her side as the angels came were her loving husband of 50 years, Patrick F. Fogarty, and her only child, Cara Fogarty of La Plata, MD.

Eileen was born in Queens, NY on April 14, 1936. She graduated from St. John's Hospital School of Nursing in Long Island City, NY. She had a 40+ year career as a registered nurse, primarily at Booth Memorial Hospital in Flushing, NY. She was a compassionate, caring dedicated nurse and enjoyed her life, her work, her family, and her Catholic faith.

Her grandchildren were the light of her life. Eileen fought a courageous 53 year battle with five cancers and other illnesses, but always helped others first. The world is a better place for her having been here. She will be missed. "Soldier rest, thy battle is over."

Daughter of the late Patrick Murphy and the late Mary Gibbons Murphy.

Predeceased by her parents and one brother, Thomas Murphy.

Survived by her husband of 50 years, Patrick Francis Fogarty; one daughter, Cara (John) Stempin-Fogarty of La Plata, MD; one brother, James Murphy of Middlesex, NJ; two sisters, Mary Carey of Woodside, NY and Julene (Michael) Giordano of Lincroft, NJ; and two grandchildren, Magen Stempin of La Plata, MD and Hunter Stempin of La Plata, MD.

Visitation: Thursday, November 29, 2012 from 5-8PM with a Wake Service at 7PM at Raymond Funeral Chapel, 5635 Washington Avenue, La Plata, MD 20646. Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, November 30, 2012 at 10:30AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La Plata, MD 20646. Clergy: Fr. Robert Buchmeier. Interment: Private.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of Charles County (2505 Davis Road, Waldorf, MD 20603).

Arrangements provided by Raymond Funeral Service.