Mary (Moulison) Reintges, a longtime resident of Marblehead and beloved wife of the late Robert Reintges, died peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice House on April 25, 2026.
Born in Salem 94 years ago, Mary attended St. Mary’s School and St. James High School. She raised her family in Marblehead and was a parishioner at Star of the Sea Church and volunteer leader and president of the Star of the Sea Mothers Club and Bazaar. She was a member of the Red Hat Club and the Harbor Women’s Club for 52 years.
Mary was not afraid to chase her dreams. An avid and skilled dancer, as a young woman, Mary’s tap dancing was featured on the radio to entertain the soldiers. In her 20s, she pursued her wildest dream by applying for an audition with the Radio City Rockettes. Unfortunately, she was two inches shy (5′ 4″) of eligibility. Her love of dance continued by teaching ballroom dancing to many Marblehead “townies” on Friday nights at the Hobbs Memorial. Can you still hear Mrs. Reintges call out, “Walk, walk, slide together, slide together…”?
Mitchell’s Dance Studio in Beverly provided Mary with years of dancing and performing. In the 1990s, she became a member of “Senior Moments Tap Dancers” which she loved being a part of. Her husband, Bob, was Mary’s lifetime dance partner. They were not only in sync during their 59 years of marriage but on every dance floor they ever stepped onto.
Mary had a rich, full life. She was a good-hearted woman, full of good cheer that sustained her and the many people she befriended over the years. Those lucky enough to know Mary loved and appreciated her. A quote describing Mary that has been repeated by many: “Mary is one of the most positive people I have ever met.”
Mary is survived by her son Rob (Nan) Reintges of West Virginia and his children, Hilary, Spencer and Piper; and daughter Debi (Curt) and children, Caitlyn and Nicole. Mary had the “surprise of her life” last year on Christmas Eve when Caitlyn traveled from New Mexico to surprise and introduce her to her first great grandchild, 7-week old Tulsi. She was elated to experience four generations of females that started with her.
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are invited to a visiting hour which will be held at O’Donnell Cremations – Funerals – Celebrations, 84 Washington Sq., (at Salem Common) Salem, Wednesday, May 20, 10-11 a.m., to be followed by a celebration of Mary’s life at 11 a.m. Burial is private. Donations in Mary’s memory may be made to My Brothers Table, 98 Willow St., Lynn, MA 01901. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit odonnellfuneralservice.com.
