lorraine disappeared from public view in 1941, sometimes going by her mother's maiden name, mary ann brennan. she died on april 17, 1955 at age 63 in new york city. her funeral, which was held at holy name of jesus catholic church, was attended by her husband, her accountant and two friends. lorraine initially was buried in a pauper's grave in calvary cemetery in queens, new york. her body later was exhumed and moved to a friend's family plot in saint raymond's cemetery, bronx.