Mary M Harrigan Hinds

May 17, 1936 – January 2, 2022

Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, Aunt and Friend

Private services were held for Mary M. Harrigan-Hinds (nee Cunningham) 85, of Little Egg Harbor, NJ, formerly of Manahawkin, NJ, who passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022. There will be a memorial mass as St. Francis Church, 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Branch Beach, NJ on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome to join the family in the celebration of Mary’s life. After mass Mary will be interred at St. Mary’s Cemetery on Beachview Avenue in Manahawkin, New Jersey.

Mary was born to the late Harry and Genevieve Cunningham on May 17, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA. Mary attended Hallahan High School and met her husband, Mark C. Harrigan. They were married on September 25, 1957 and raised five children.

Mary is survived by her children, Kelly Ann Harrigan, Erin K. Garrabrant (Robert), Shannan C. Harrigan (Donald), Mark C. Harrigan (Amy). She is survived by her grandchildren, Andrew Kosherzenko (Lauren Nicole), Abigail Smith and Madeline Harrigan. She is survived by her only great granddaughter, Kayleigh Kosherzenko. Mary (known as aunty Em) was a loving Aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her parents’, sister Genevieve, brothers John and Harry; daughter Mary Margaret and granddaughter, Colleen Kosherzenko.

Mary was a mother first, but in her youth, she worked for the Pennsylvania Rail Road and was a banker by trade throughout her life where she enjoyed many years with co-worker’s who remained close friends after her retirement. Mary also had the great fortune to meet Larry Hinds who became her husband and best friend until his passing in 2002.

Mary loved her God and professed her devotion by serving St. Francis Church as a secular minister. Mary found joy in giving to others and in the fellowship of all the seculars who became loyal friends throughout her life.

Mary was an avid reader, piano/clarinet player, card player and loved going to Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia with her family. Mary will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Mary loved music and loved to sing, especially at church.

Mary’s entire life was about peace and love of others. She lived that life with tolerance, style and grace.

“Let this be my solemn vow

To take each moment and live

Each moment in peace eternally

Let there be peace on earth

And let if begin with me”

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Francis Church for the secular group who do wonderful things in our local community.

To leave online condolences and fond memories of Mary for the family, please visit www.shinnfuneralhome.com