INDIANAPOLIS — Mary Moriarity Adams, a long time champion of the east side and City-County Councillor for nearly 30 years, passed away September 6 . She was 64 years old.
Mayor Joe Hogsett issued a statement. “Last night, our city lost a community leader and public servant who dedicated her life to making Indianapolis a better place.
“For nearly three decades as a City-County Councillor, Mary was a tireless worker on behalf of her constituents and proud advocate for the men and women of our public safety departments. But like so many others, she was more than that to me: Mary was a lifelong friend who freely offered the same unwavering loyalty and razor-sharp wit that she gave everyone in her life.
“I had the privilege to work alongside Mary on many issues over the years, and there was no one better to have at your side when it came time to roll up your sleeves and get things done. It was that grit and indomitable spirit that helped her improve the lives of those on the Eastside and bend the trajectory of Indianapolis toward greater heights for this and future generations. Her legacy of service has forever changed our city for the better.
“Steph and I offer our heartfelt condolences to the Moriarty family, and our thoughts are with them during this time of loss.”
Still others who served with her on the Council, or worked with her on many community projects, noted her passing publicly as well.
Per the family, the showing will be on Friday, September 14 from 4-8 p.m. at Little Flower Catholic Church. Mass will be held the following day, Saturday, September 15 at 10 a.m., at Little Flower Catholic Church. The church is located at 4720 E. 13th St. (on the corner of Bosart and 13th St.
In addition to the above statement, Mayor Hogsett announced that Saturday, September 15, 2018, will be declared “Mary Moriarty Adams Day” in the City of Indianapolis.
