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Maureen Hirtes Obituary
MAUREEN HIRTES
AGE: 43 TOMS RIVER
Maureen Hirtes, 43, of Toms River, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. Born in Paterson, she resided in Point Pleasant, and then moved to Toms River in 1996. Maureen was a registered nurse in the Pediatrics Unit at Community Medical Center, Toms River, a Girl Scout Leader, CCD teacher at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church and home schooled her 11 children.
She is survived by her husband, Michael M. Hirtes; her mother, Edith Cullen of Toms River; 11 loving children, six sons, Brendan, Sean, Greg, Matthew, Patrick and Ian, and five daughters, Casey, Ryan, Kelly, Bridget and Kiera; a brother, Walter Cullen Jr. and his fiancé Debbie of West Bend, Wis.; two sisters and their husbands, Lisa and Burt Fischer and Kathleen and Bob Godlesky, both of Toms River; and sister and brother-in-law, Laurie and Luddy De Pasquale of Toms River.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10 at Silverton Memorial Funeral Home, 2482 Church Road, Toms River. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 11 at St. Joseph R.C. Church, Toms River. Burial to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Toms River. Contributions can be made in her memory to the Hirtes Family Trust. www.silvertonmemorial.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Maureen Hirtes
January 28, 2010
Michael,
We are so sorry for your loss. We just recently found out. Maureen was a very special person and we can not believe she is gone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the children and the rest of your family. Kelly & Brian Morton
Stacey & Bob Pirrello
January 21, 2010
Hirtest Family:
We are friends of Lisa & Burt Fischer from the hockey club. So sorry for your loss. You have been in our thoughts & prayers & will continue to be.
January 20, 2010
Michael, so sorry, we just found out today. Our love & blessings to you, your children & the rest of your family. Jean & howard Hirst
Kristen Lopusnak
January 14, 2010
Dear Mike,
I am so very sorry...I just cannot believe that this sweet soul has been taken from earth so soon. I have the very best memories of Maureen-she was the Assistant Nurse Manager at JSMC when I started on nights. Always smiling, always helping, always being the protective mother hen-I knew she'd be right there for any of us if we needed help! She once described how a mother's love gets passed down from mother to 1st born child to 2nd born, etc...she compared it to lighting candles-starts with the original flame and goes down the line, candle to candle until all are lit-didn't matter how many candles there were, just mattered that they'd all be lit by the other's flame...amazing...words of motherly wisdom from a woman I will always remember. My deepest and heartfelt sympathy is with you and your children.
Love, Kristen
Trina Kennedy-Harjes
January 14, 2010
So sorry to hear Maureen had to leave so soon...Love to your family Mike...
Kim Mandato
January 12, 2010
Hirtes Family,
You have all touched our hearts deeply while Ian was on our unit in the NICU. I have such a great admiration for Maureen and for what her life has meant to sooo many people. Know that she will be deeply missed and we will all forever be there for your family if you ever need anything.
God bless you all as you go through this very difficult time.
Kim Mandato, NICU nurse
Celeste Vergona-Helling
January 11, 2010
Mike and Family-
I am so saddened to read about the loss of your wonderful wife. She was an extroardinary person who shined as a mother. I recall being in your home giving the older children piano lessons and finding myself in awe of Maureen's patience, dedication, and love for her children and their individual needs. I watched your older children help out with the younger ones and know they will become wonderful parents one day. I admired the two of you for raising such beautiful, caring children. I pray that Maureen's wonderful spirit will live in each of them. She touched so many lives. My prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time and hope you are given the strength you need to continue without your soulmate. Robert and I send our condolences to all!
January 11, 2010
Mike and family, we are saddened to learn of your loss. Maureen provided comfort to many, and we hope the thoughts and prayers from all she touched will console your family during this difficult time. Our condolences to you all, Andy & Carrie Treinen
January 11, 2010
Our hearts are heavy at the loss of our neice Maureen. We watched her grow from a sweet little girl into a beautiful and kind woman full of love for her wonderful family. She brought happiness to everyone she met. She is now in heaven with her father and I am sure they will watch over all of you. My prayers are with you Michael and all your beautiful children. We will miss her but always remember her.
Love Aunt I and Uncle Ray
Kathy Shimchak
January 10, 2010
Mike, my prayers are for you and your amazing family. I was a coworker of your wonderful best friend at JSUMC and we made contact recently at "the Y". It is a real honor to have been a friend of Maureen because she is a true angel! I will always look toward her as an example in my life. Bless you and your family!
Dan Holly
January 10, 2010
Mike,
What can be said that has not been said already? When I saw you in Hopkinton, MA I had no idea the pain you must have been going through. Mike the years fly by and people go their separate ways but the memories last forever. May the memories of your soul mate and best friend Maureen help you find peace and comfort. Mike forever a friend.
January 10, 2010
Dear Mike and family: Our family is deeply saddened for your loss. Maureen was a truly wonderful nurse, exceeded only by her great love of family. She made everyone around her smile and has left the world a huge gift in the many young faces of your children who will carry forth her warmth and passion. May God provide you all the strength to navigate the coming months and your memories provide you joy for all that you shared.
Chrissi Reynolds
Eddie & Carole Swannie
January 10, 2010
Michael,
We are so sorry to hear of the great loss of your wife Maureen. Although I haven't seen you for years and have never met Maureen, I truly feel your loss. Please accept our condolences and know that our prayers are with you and your entire family in your time of need. Blessings to you and your children!
Your Mom's Cousin,
Eddie & Carole Swannie
Houston, TX
Zagacki family
January 10, 2010
Hirtes family,
We were so saddened to hear of Maureens passing. Our deppest sympathy goes out to you all during this time of sorrow. Maureen was an awesome person and an inspiration to all who knew her. As she was an angel on earth so will she be an angel in heaven...watching over her loved ones.May God Bless you and Keep you all in your time of need. Our prayers are with you all..
Lisa Iorio
January 10, 2010
Hirtes Family,
Maureen and I went to school together many years ago. It was so great to reconnect with her so many years later when Ian was admitted to the NICU that I work in. She was an amazing women with so much love, strength and Faith. She will forever be an ispiration to me. I know you will all do everything possible to carry on her legacy so that the youngest in your family will also know the amazing woman that their mom was. You are a wonderful family. May God bless you all and may your faith help you throughout this very difficult time and in times to come.
January 10, 2010
Mike and Family: Although i did not personally know Maureen, I've always seen her at CCD, soccer fields, etc. She always had a smile on her face and always said hello! Words cannot express the sympathy and pain I feel for all of you. I lost my mom at the age of 8 so I KNOW and UNDERSTAND what all of you kids are going through. Always remember your mom is with you and will be with you through the good times and bad. She will keep you strong and I know you are all like your mom so you will all be beautiful and strong! GOD BLESS!!Mike: I will always admire you and the love you and Maureen have. May God keep you strong during this difficult time!
Tanya Vanesko (Toms River)
Loretta Constantino-Kessler
January 10, 2010
Michael, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It has been a number of years since we have sen each other but know that you and your family hold a very special place in my heart. Childhood friendships stay in your heart forever. May you find strength to get through this difficult time and may God bless each and every one of your family.
HOLLY SHEPPARD
January 10, 2010
Dear Mike and Family,
I want you to know how sorry I am for the loss of such a "Brillant Soul". I have had the pleasure of knowing Maureen for many years. I have worked along side of her and was always in awe of her. Her dedication to family and her love of life will forever be my memory of Maureen. We shared many laughs and stories of life as a mom and as a nurse. Mike I know she was your best friend and the love of your life. She will always be right there with you through the rest of lifes journey. I will always think of her and smile and feel blessed to have known her. My dear Friend. I will miss you till we meet again. All my love to Mike and the kids...we will always be your family..
Love Holly
January 10, 2010
maureen was my sole mate,my lover,my best friend she was always about everybody else first herself last she would not want any to be sad but be happy for her new spiritual life has just begun its not good bye but so long for now your best friend mike
Maggie Maziarz
January 10, 2010
Dear Kathy and Family,
I was so very sorry to hear of your sister Maureen's passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Patti Brooks
January 10, 2010
I was always in awe of Maureen's faith and energy. She never complained, never seemed tired nothing was ever too much. She was an incredible nurse that everyone loved working with. Every where I go people are talking about this loss. So many people were touched by her. I will keep praying for her family.
Jennifer Cimmino
January 10, 2010
My heart goes out to your entire family. Maureen was a unique gifted women. Gentle, yet strong in faith and conviction. I enjoyed the years I worked with her at JSUMC and still remember her words of wisdom both clinically and personally. I was blessed to know her.- Jennifer Cimmino
Tom & Fran
January 10, 2010
Francine and I will miss seeing Maureen at the soccer fields and family events. Maureen was always the easiest person to talk with, even if a lot of time had passed since we last saw each other; she was always asking you how YOU were and she made you laugh. Seeing her with her children inspired you and made you proud to know someone so patient and kind and sweet. I know she's with Uncle Walt now and I'll think of them often and with love when I do...although you are now in a better place, we miss you cuz'.
January 9, 2010
We have lost another family member but she will forever remain in our thoughts and hearts. She was always smiling and thinkings of others and always made you feel loved. She was a strong and courageous woman. She will live on in each one of her children. She will be missed until we meet again.
Love Jeanne (and family)
Debra Gadaleta
January 9, 2010
Maureen you will be missed. The smile you always had on your face was contagious.
Our prayers are with you.
Lissa Canonica-Baker
January 9, 2010
O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled, as to console,
to be understood as to understand; to be loved, as to love;
or it is giving that we receive it is in pardoning that we are
pardoned and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
~Saint Francis~
Maureen was an awesome woman who dedicated her life to family and the Lord's work. She leaves a beautiful legacy, and example of the love of Christ, for all that were blessed to know her. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.
January 9, 2010
Dear Mike & Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Maureen was a wonderful and extraordinary person. I always enjoyed working with her in CTICU. She was not only a brilliant Nurse but a loving wife, proud mother and a caring friend. We spent many nights talking about raising our families while working hard in ICU. She was always willing to help out and was a lot of fun to work with. One of my favorite nights working was when Maureen had her first girl, Casey after three boys! We made posters, phonecalls and many visits to L&D that night, Mike and Maureen welcomed us like family. She will forever be in our hearts and will be remembered with a smile on her face, She will be missed dearly and God needs her now, Rest in Peace Maur. We Love You!
Kathy & Phil DeSpirito and Family
Nancy Gannon
January 9, 2010
I am so very sorry for your loss. Maureen was one of the sweetest, gentlest people I have ever had the pleasure to know. There was nothing more important to her than her family and she treated her patients like they were her family. I learned so much from her about being a good nurse and a good person.
Rest in peace Maureen.
Fondly,
Nancy
January 9, 2010
Dear Hirtes family & Mrs Cullen,
All of us at the bank were so shocked & saddened to learn of Maureen's passing. She was such a lovely human being, always with a smile and always beaming about her beautiful family. What an amazing mother, wife & daughter. She will be missed by all.
Our prayers are with you.
Cynthia, Joanne, Jean, Kathi, Bridget,
Rose and Irina
Denise Fedorczyk
January 8, 2010
We never saw Maureen without a smile on her face and that is how we always will remember her. She was a great mother and she raised a beautiful family. Our hearts go out to Mike and her children.
Always in our prayers, the Fedorczyk Family.
Lisa Guinta
January 8, 2010
Mike and family,
This world has lost an extraordinary woman; your family has lost their beloved mother; you, a wonderful man has lost his soul mate; Healthcare has lost an amazing nurse and I have lost a friend.
Maureen leaves behind a legacy of raising 11 beautiful children and I am comforted to think that the love, happiness, and memories that you two have created will be the bond that will keep your family strong and there for each other as time goes on.
I pray for your strength and continued faith in the Lord, that Maureen is at rest and that heaven and has a new angel.
January 8, 2010
May the light of heaven shine on your grave
May the smile of God light you to glory
With Deepest Sympathy
The Hallihan Family, Jim Thorpe, PA
Maureen DeCarlo
January 8, 2010
I heard today of Maureen's passing. I am still in shock by it. Maureen was a wonderful woman, so vibrant and full of life. She was the greatest mom I ever met, so proud of all of her children. I worked with Maureen in Critical Care at OMC... and ran into her a few times afterwards.. She always had a smile on her face no matter how crazy things seemed. My prayers are with her family and may she always watch over them. To the Hirtes Family... My deepest sympathy to all of you. You were so lucky to have Maureen as a wife, a mother, a sister and a friend.. She was an amazing woman.. God Bless her
Ocean Medical Center staff member
J Maciel
January 8, 2010
I will miss Maureen very much. I worked with Maureen in the CCU in Brick and we taught CCD together. I will miss running into her out and about. She was such a lovely soul... and that is reflected in her beautiful family. My daughter was in awe of her.. Our prayers are with the Hirtes family..
Francine
January 8, 2010
I don't know Maureen or the family but read the obituary and felt I needed to just say how sorry I am and how I will be praying for this family. Please know she now lives through all you children. I lost my father when I was 11 so I can sympathize with the children. However to bring 11 children in this world is a great accomplishment and to be admired for. May god bless this family and know you will be in my prayers.
Marlene
January 8, 2010
What an amazing person ...she was a treasure..Sincerely the Barfield Figueiredo Families
Shelly Ponville
January 8, 2010
I've only met Maureen twice, but since I heard she was sick, she and her family has been in my thoughts and prayers daily. Her tremendous heart will live on in the 11 children she so graciously and lovingly brought into this world.
January 8, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Maureen was a wonderful person full of love and life. May you all find peace and comfort in your memories. Please accept our condolences and prayers.
Nanci and Mark Conte and family
January 8, 2010
Dear Michael and children,
Our deepest sympathy. Our hearts are heavy with grief over Maureen's passing. Her life was an example for us all. We loved her so. We pray that God will continue to sustain you while Maureen reaps her heavenly reward.....and until you see her again.
Love,
Bernadette & Eugene Zerrenner
January 8, 2010
mrs. Hirtes. we miss you. and will always be in are prayers. it was great to have met you. you raised your kids well. <3
Alisa Dunk
January 8, 2010
Words can't express how sorry I am. Maureen was truly someone I thought a lot of and admired. We worked together at JSUMC in the Intensive care unit. We also took college classes at Seton Hall university together. She was always great to be around. She was a great nurse and all around wonderful person. I know how much she loved being a Mom. She will be missed in so many ways to so many people. My heart and prayers go out to Mike and his entire family. Love, Alisa
Nancy Donnelly
January 8, 2010
You will be missed Maureen, it was a pleasure and honor to have known you.
January 8, 2010
Hirtes Family
I am heart broken to hear about Maureen's passing. She was a beautiful person, an amazing mother. Heaven now has a new angel.May her light continue to shine in your lives.I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless
Dawn Taylor
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