The street co-naming of Margaret and Joseph Magnus Way in Middle Village honored the community leaders whose impact will forever resonate with those fortunate enough to have known the inspiring couple.
On Saturday, Aug. 31, Council Member Robert Holden, who represents District 30, hosted the ceremony, dedicating the street at the intersection of 75th Street and 58th Avenue in their memory.
Holden, who worked with the couple closely when he served as President of the Juniper Park Civic Association for 25 years – shared kind and personal anecdotes about the Magnus’ work throughout their life.
“Margaret Magnus was a true pillar of our community, dedicating much of her adult life to helping others and making a lasting impact,” Holden shared in a statement. “Adding her name to the street where she lived and served is a meaningful way to honor her legacy and ensure she is forever remembered.”
The councilman and Juniper Park Civic Association (JPCA) recognized Margaret Mary Mannion Magnus as a devoted community leader, educator and former colleague for all her devotion to the neighborhood and her husband.
Margaret Mary Mannion Magnus came to the United States at 14 years old from her hometown of Galway, Ireland. She studied hard and became a nurse after years of schooling, eventually earning a PhD from the Catholic University of America.
Margaret used her skills to become a tenured Professor at the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing for a quarter of a century. Outside of academics and her career, Margaret spent her days serving her community as Secretary of the JPCA.
Margaret also shared her community service life as a member of Queens Community Board 5. However, her greatest commitment in life was to her husband, Joseph Magnus, and their daughter Tanya.
Margaret died in 2007, but her spirit and dedication to community service lives on in Middle Village.
