Frances G. Hourigan

Born in Brooklyn, New York on September 16, 1932, she made her home in River Vale and Toms River, New Jersey. Frances met her beloved husband, the late James Hourigan, at Coney Island when she was fifteen years old. A year late they were married and began their life together. Through their love, they raised a wonderful family.

Devoted mother of Cathy Ferrero (Peter), Michael Hourigan (Doreen), Colleen Davies (Jeremy), and the late Peggy Scheulen (Tom). Dear sister of Dominick Rappa and the late Joan Shepard. Loving grandmother of Jennifer Moss (Rich), Lindsay Volpitta (Chris), Stephanie Noorigian (Greg), Jacqueline Lagomarsino (Jason), Katherine Lund (John), Maxwell Hourigan (Corinne), Ryan Hourigan (Lindsey), and Karolyn Rathjens (Jason). Proud great-grandmother to Isabella Taglieri, Vivian Volpitta, Luna Lagomarsino, Logan Lagomarsino, Scarlett Hourigan, Aubrey Hourigan, Maxwell Hourigan, Landon Hourigan, Quinn Hourigan, Madeline Moss, Daniel Moss, Abigail Noorigian, Lilianna Noorigian, and Piper Rathjens.

Frances enjoyed socializing and meeting new people which lead to her successful career as a realtor with McNerney Talmo. She was an active member of the Greenbriar Woodlands community organizations which included bocci, mahjong, and the Ladies Investment Club.

A Mass celebrating Frances's life and faith will be held on Monday, July 17, 2023, at 10:00am at Our Lady of Mercy R.C. Church, located at 2 Fremont Avenue, Park Ridge, NJ 07656. The entombment will follow at St. Mary's of the Lake, 1 Honey Locust Drive, Lakewood, NJ 08701.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Frances's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, PO Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.