Kathleen Harrigan, age 61, of Randolph, NJ formerly of Belleville, NJ died Thursday, May 1, 2014 at St. Clares Hospital of Denville, NJ. Kathleen was born July 23, 1952 in Jersey City, NJ. She is the daughter of the late Lois (Bower) Harrigan. She was predeceased by her son, Michael Freedom Harrigan and 2 brothers, Edward and Michael.
She was employed by YMCA of Cedar Knolls, NJ as an Assistant Activities Director for several years. Kathleen was an avid reader, enjoyed crosswords, arts and crafts and writing. Most of all she loved spending time with her family and helping children.
She is survived by her daughters, Dawn Bell and husband Kevin Kulyeshie and Jessica Allen, 1 son, Shane Donnelly; 6 sisters Patricia, Joyce, Joan, Lois, Rosemary and Elaine, 5 grandchildren, Ryan, Tristan, Jacob, Michaela, and Tierney. Many nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held 6:00 pm on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ. with Rev Joseph McCarthy officiating. Cremation is private.
Calling hours will be Saturday, May 3, 2014 from 4-6 pm at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Attn: Gloria English, 25 Spring Valley Avenue, Suite 210, Maywood, NJ 07607 in memory of Kathleen.
Roberta Ryan Tarnacki
#5
May 5th, 2014 3:34 pm
Although we knew each other a short time,I enjoyed our love of our Irish Heritage and finding how much we had in common.From our birth in Jersey City,joy and pride in our family,we could laugh in identify.
Maureen
#4
May 3rd, 2014 4:51 pm
Dawn and Family
I want you know that the memories your Mom will be forever in our hearts, I smile when I think of all the things we shared together. but I want you to know what a great steward you were for your family. The only way to ease the pain is to remember that we will all be together again. Another angel to watch over you and your family, I wish she hadn't gone so suddenly, but this is not our decision. I hope you find peace in knowing that she is with Michael and your grand ma and all the others who passed before us. this is to you my dear friend Kathy, until we meet again. love you always
Sean Heiss
#1
May 2nd, 2014 1:05 pm
Aunt Kathy, I will remember the many times we saved each others' lives through our spoken and written words. We had a collective courage that could never be duplicated. I loved you so much and will continue to love you for the remainder of my life. I will miss outwardly hearing your voice but I know I will always hear your voice in my heart and in my dreams. I cry for your absence, I laugh for what you imparted to me, and I resound for your eternal presence in my life. Thank you for Loving me as I Loved you! I express my sorrow for my Clan, her creations, and her generational gifts; I LOVE YOU ALL!!!