Mary Ann (Kacprzynski) Phoenix

Port St. Lucie/Easthampton-Mary Ann (Kacprzynski) PHOENIX Austin, 88, of Port St. Lucie, Florida and formerly of Easthampton passed away peacefully with her daughter and grand-daughter at her side on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Mary Ann was born in Syracuse, NY, and was a daughter of the late Francis & Florence (Klimek) Kacprzynski. She was educated in New York Schools and graduated from high School there. She moved to Massachusetts after marrying William T. Phoenix and raised her family in Florence and then Easthampton. She worked at Amherst College for a few years and then transferred to Smith College, as an Assistant to the Dean of Faculty over 20 years before retiring. She received her bachelor’s degree in art history with the Ada Comstock Scholars program while she worked full time and took care of her family. After she retired, she worked as a substitute teacher with the Easthampton public schools for many years and served on the Easthampton School Committee. Mary Ann coached softball as her children grew up. Mary Ann enjoyed being outside, enjoying gardening and playing golf at Pine Grove in the women’s and couples leagues. She was a snowbird for many years, before moving to Port St. Lucie permanently some years ago. She loved spending time with her many dear friends, and they often got together weekly to paint and would display her art at local art shows. She loved to feed the Birds and enjoyed her daily Wine O’clock. Mary Ann was predeceased by her first husband, William T. Phoenix and her second husband Richard A. Austin and siblings; Francis (Frank) Kacprzynski, Honore Audus and Frances (Frannie) Kacprzynski. She leaves her children; Timothy J. Phoenix and his wife Lee Ann of Pepperell, William J. Phoenix and his wife JongHyun of New Jersey, Linda Bushey and her husband Tom of Northampton, Laura Connors and her husband Daniel of Connecticut. Her grandchildren; Jeffery, Cara, Max, Natalie and Jack. She also leaves her siblings; F. Suzanne Kacprzynski of New York and Frederick Kacprzynski of New Hampshire and several nieces and nephews. We would also like to thank Hector and Lissette Juan who were neighbors and friends in Florida who did so much for her especially the last few years.
In lieu of Flowers, Please, make Donations in Mary Ann’s memory may be made to Dakin Humane Society, 171 Union St, Springfield, MA 01105 or Treasure Coast Hospice, 500 Dunn Rd, Fort Pierce, FL 34981