Margaret was a long-time resident of Bustleton/Torresdale. Margaret was born on February 3, 1938, in Brooklyn, NY, to parents Maurice George and Margaret Mary Bennett.
She graduated from Little Flower High School in Philadelphia, PA in June of 1956. Margaret went on to establish a career as a professional bookkeeper and finance manager working for Birchwood Realty Corporation for over 25 years.
She was a proud member of the Our Lady of Fatima Guild Adoptive Mothers' Club, American Legion Post 810, and Philadelphia Chapter of Families Anonymous.
Peggy lived a life of service to others and volunteered throughout the entirety of her life for the following: Riverview Home for the Aged, Kiwanis Club, AARP Tax Assistance, Meals on Wheels, and food distribution at the Rotino Senior Center (Cape Coral, FL).
She is preceded in death by her parents, Maurice and Margaret Bennett, her daughter, Kimberly Theresa Tighe, and her brother, Maurice Kevin Bennett.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, William F. Tighe Sr., her sister, Marie (Paul) Keeley, son, William (Alison) F. Tighe Jr., and her grandchildren, Margot and Wesley.
Memorial contributions St. Francis Inn: 2441 Kensington Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19125
Or to Holy Spirit Adoration Sisters (Pink Sisters) 2212 Green St. Philadelphia, PA 19130
