Mary Ellen Was A Hero Before Coronavirus: Patch Local Hero

PALOS HEIGHTS, IL — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented times. Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these everyday heroes.

This submission comes from Dan Fey, who nominated his sister Mary Ellen Maloney, a registered nurse at Palos Hospital.

Where the nominee lives:

Palos Heights Illinois

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:

Mount Greenwood Chicago

Name of the nominee:

My sister, Mary Ellen Maloney

Name of the person who nominated the hero:

Dan Fey

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:

Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:

Registered nurse

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?

She’s has been working non-stop at Palos Hospital, she is 66 years old, and has a few baby grandkids, She’s always been an energized bunny. Our mother passed way six months ago at 93. We were so blessed to have my sister provide constant care for my MOM. Mary Ellen is the HERO in OUR family and I sure my brothers all AGREE. We considered Mary Ellen a HERO long before COVID-19 came along, this just magnifies it

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:

There are too many to mention, Mary Ellen’s always POSITIVE, always sees the bright side.

Thank you for all you do, Mary Ellen!

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