Maureen Higgins

Maureen T Higgins, nee Doonan, 97, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024.

Born in Brooklyn, New York to the late James and Mary Doonan (nee Reynolds), she was a graduate of St. Teresa High School. She met the love of her life, Peter

Higgins, who proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. When he returned, the two were married, and settled in Park Slope before

moving to E. 28th Street where they would have 5 children together creating a large family full of love and blessings. She loved her family tremendously and managed all their schedules while working full time for both Irving Trust Bank in Manhattan and for Mark Zelnick at his hearing aid store for over 20 years.

Maureen and Peter purchased a secondary residence in Vernon, NJ in the mid 70’s where they would escape the city and enjoy making memories in the country. Their children and grandchildren would enjoy many memories in the Vernon countryside often visiting Action Park during the summers. Maureen was full of life, and she loved to sing and dance. She enjoyed family gatherings surrounded by good food, great stories, and lots of love. Maureen would endure the loss of her beloved husband Peter in 1993. She remained in Brooklyn until the early 2000’s before moving to Bridgewater, NJ. Maureen possessed and incredible wit about her up until her final days, she even had a smart phone and a Facebook account as she did her best to keep up with modern technology. Maureen settled into the Centerbridge community in Bridgewater where she remained active with many friends who cherished her company with sharing stories over tea and snacks.

After she endured the loss of her beloved husband Peter in 1993, she was also predeceased by her eldest son Peter, Daughter in Law Joanie, Grandson Jimmy, and most recently her daughter Christine. All welcomed her into Heaven with her three brothers and parents waiting.

Surviving are her loving children, James Higgins and wife Kathy, Cathleen Higgins and partner Sean, Son-in-Law Stephen Smith, Sr., and Robert Higgins. She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren Joseph, Peter, Stephen, Ryan, Robert, Brian, Maureen Ann and Kaitlyn, her twenty-two great-grandchildren, with one more on the way, and many extended family and friends.

Memorial Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00PM on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Cusick Funeral Home, 80 Mountain Avenue, Somerville.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00AM on Friday, December 6, 2024, at The Church of The Immaculate Conception, Somerville. Family and friends are welcome to gather at 9:00AM at the funeral home.