As commissioner of the Gate of Heaven CYO Basketball program for girls, Marie Laundry remains an icon in Southie, as generations of South Boston natives still recognize “coach” for her lessons of teamwork and respect.
Nominated for Community Hero by the board of ABCD’s South Boston Action Center, Marie’s work has benefited the South Boston community by influencing the mental and emotional development of young girls for generations through sports.
From soccer to softball to basketball, Marie has coordinated youth sports for more than 30 years. She organized high school basketball at the defunct Mount Saint Joseph Academy under the Sisters of Saint Joseph and taught instructional basketball for children ages 12 and under at Gatey. The grandmother of five continues her work with Catholic Youth Organization Basketball and volunteers at the Walsh Community Center.
