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traveling the world, including Ellen (Brad) Molotsky, Leslie (Darrell) Barcan Madia, her Australia to see cherished sister, nieces and nephews, and Nan Barcan family and watching the Mets Nan Barcan of Hackettstown, and the Giants. She also enjoyed seven grandchildren. Nan was predeceased by her husband, formerly of Long Valley, 84, died exploring national parks and Donald Spencer Barcan and her Sunday, April 3, 2022, at Hackvisiting the Berkshires each son, Andrew Warner Hoffman. ettstown Medical Center. summer. Nan loved spending Services took place April 8, She was born in Queens, time with her beloved friends 2022, at Beth Israel Cemetery, on June 2, 1937 to Irma and and family. Woodbridge, with arrangeMarcus Basser, she attended Nan will be remembered for Bloomfield High School and her brilliant mind, photograph- ments under the care of Menorah Chapels at Millburn, Union. graduated from the Universiic memory and intellectual Donations may be made ty of Rhode Island. She later curiosity. to the Rescue Program at the earned a master’s degree from Nan was married to her Scottish Terrier Club of Greater Montclair State. sweetheart, Donald, for 41 New York, Richard Cerny, Nan taught English at Linyears. She is survived by her Treasurer, 94 Frogtown Road, coln Junior High School and son, Brian Basser, her stepchilRockaway, N.J. 07866. Mountain High School in West dren, Jeffrey (Debra) Barcan, Orange. She had a long and successful teaching career for over 30 years. She was an innovative, caring teacher admired by many 331 Cleveland Avenue, Harrison of her students even long after Dennis Mulligan Dennis Mulligan, 71, of Marco she stopped teaching. Arrangements may be made in Spanish, Portuguese or Polish Upon her passing, Nan was Island, Florida, died WednesFrank X. Mulligan III, Manager, NJ Lic. 4221 remembered by many former day, May 4, 2022. Frank X. Mulligan, Jr. Inactive students as a life-changing Formerly of Cranford for Private Parking at 10 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. North teacher who always had a warm many years, Dennis moved to smile, a listening ear and helped Marco Island in 2009. instill in them a love of reading. Dennis was a self-employed visit us at: www.mulliganfh.com After she retired, she taught at licensed realtor and broker at Warren County Community Mulligan Realty in Cranford for many years, retiring in 1999. College. Nan loved books including Prior to owning his business, Shakespeare and modern literhe was a computer operator for First Jersey Bank and A & P ature, mythology, film and dogs. She was fascinated with geneStores, both in New Jersey. alogy and was the keeper of old He was a friend of Bill W. for Mario Teixeria, IV, Manager, NJ Lic. #3757 over 34 years, and a member of family photographs and stories Mario Teixeira, Jr. Director, NJ Lic. #2542 • Monique Teixeira, Director, NJ Lic. #4048 about the generations before the Family Church on Marco Newly renovated family owned and operated funeral home with multiple locations. her. She was philanthropic and Island. Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish. Handicapped Accessible. Dennis is survived by his lov- supported many causes over the ing wife Frances (née D’Avino), years. 138 DAVIS AVE. • KEARNY, NJ 07032 his beloved daughter Christina In 1986, Nan created the (201) 991-2265 www.buyusfuneralhome.com Mulligan, his cherished grandAndrew Warner Hoffman children Kevin, Krista, Victoria, Memorial Fund in honor of her Nicholas, and late son. For decades, the “Andy Selena, his dear brother Fund” provided scholarship Frank X. Mulligan Jr., two niec- awards to student-athletes es Melissa Kutz and Michelle who embodied the spirit of Haney, a nephew Frank X. teamwork and leadership. She Mulligan III, three grandniecwas a social activist, and also a es Bridget, Abigail and Lucy a playwright. Nan wrote the book grandnephew Reece, and his and lyrics for an off-Broadway beloved Havanese “Rosie.” production of “The Portrait of He was predeceased by his Dorian Gray.” Nan was an excelSheila Boyle parents Frank X. Mulligan and lent seamstress and she loved Sheila Boyle Florence (née Herron). making Halloween costumes of Kearny died FUNERAL HOME Private funeral services took for her niece and grandchildren. May 4, 2022. place, and a public memorial Nan was a member of the She was 75. Mark G. Wiggins, Manager N.J. Lic. #3916 service will be offered Saturday, Scottish Terrier Club of AmeriA funeral You will feel as if friends of family have taken over when you entrust May 21, at 2 p.m., at the Family ca and the Scottish Terrier Club service was funeral arrangements to the Wilfred Armitage Funeral Home. The Church, Marco Island, Florida. of Greater New York. She held celebrated family-owned firm has been in business for 100 years, serving In lieu of flowers, donations several positions in the New at the First generations in West Hudson and South Bergen. Its beautiful facilities, to the Family Church, 1450 York club over the years. She Presbyteriin a setting reminiscent of a colonial mansion, reflect the graciousness Winterberry Drive, Marco also served the national club an Church, and tact of its understanding personnel. Island, Fla., 34145, in memory of on the board of the STCA on Kearny. The Armitage & WigHealth Trust. Wilfred Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home gins Funeral Home, Kearny, was Dennis, would be appreciated. If you would like to send a Nan was a lifelong Scottie in charge. 596 Belgrove Dr. • Kearny, NJ 07032 condolence message to his fami- owner, lover and breeder (RySheila was very involved for ly, please visit www.mulliganfh. elea and Ronari). She enjoyed (201) 991-0657 many years at the First PresbyDavid J. Pettigrew David J. Pettigrew, 69, died Wednesday, May 4, 2022, in Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston,. Viewing was at the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Catherine of Siena R.C. Church, Hillside. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Born in Jersey City, David lived in Kearny for many years. He later lived in North Arlington before moving to Harrison seven years ago. Mr. Pettigrew was a supervisor at ABM Parking Services at Newark Liberty International Airport for the last four years. Prior, he was a bus driver for NJ Transit. David was a member of Teamsters Local 701 in North Brunswick, and an associate member of the F.O.P. in Newark, as well as a member of the Hillside Historical Society in Hillside. He is survived by his wife, Ida (nee Atwell) Pettigrew, one sister, Ann Pettigrew and one brother, William Pettigrew and his wife, Mercy. Dave was the uncle of William Pettigrew Jr., Jessica, and Rebecca Dribnack and Owen Boydman and also many other nieces and nephews. He was the brother-in-law of Cathy Dribnack, Jessie Atwell, Henry Atwell and Ginger Rocco. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.
terian Church of Arlington in Kearny. She held many positions including Woman’s Guild, choir bell director, deacon, elder, thrift store assistant, craft group participant and a food pantry volunteer. Daughter of the late Rene and Jane (Wehr) Bourez, she was the loving wife of Doug Boyle and cherished mother of Michelle Cunha (John), Doug Boyle and Kyle Boyle (Deborah). Sister of the late R. Richard Bourez, she is also survived by her grandchildren Jayne, Olivia, Carson, Owen, Jillian, Elizabeth, Kailyn and Bailey. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the First Presbyterian Food Pantry.
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