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JOSEPHINE T. "JO" MILLIGAN

1930 - 2017

JOSEPHINE T. "JO" MILLIGAN obituary, 1930-2017, Pittsfield, MA

BORN

1930

DIED

2017

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Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, Inc. - Silver Spring

500 University Blvd. West

Silver Spring, Maryland

JOSEPHINE MILLIGAN Obituary

MILLIGAN
JOSEPHINE T. "JO" (née McHugh)


Passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, July 12, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Edmund J. Milligan Jr.; loving mother of Joanne Bernier (Charles), Edmund III (Elizabeth), Katherine O'Brien (Vincent), David (Kelly), and Daniel (Judith); devoted grand-mother of Charles (Brynne), Brian (Caroline), Matthew, Edmund, Kimberly, Mary, Jennifer, Meagan, Marissa, Aubrey, Gregory, Sean, and Erica; and dear sister of, the late: Gertrude Shaughnessy, Norine Jarrett, and John McHugh. She is also survived by many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Named in honor of St. Joseph, she was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 19, 1930, the beloved daughter of the late John and Katherine (née Nickels) McHugh. She grew up in West Philadelphia where she attended Most Blessed Sacrament Grade School and graduated from West Philadelphia Catholic High School for Girls in 1948. A Memorial Mass will be held at Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Rd., Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, July 22, at 11:00 A.M. Visitation at 10:00 A.M. in church lobby. Memorial contributions may be made to Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 1101 Main St, Darby, PA 19023.
FRANCIS J. COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 500 University Blvd., West Silver Spring, MD 20901, 301-593-9500

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Jul. 18, 2017.

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Cyndi Ridgely

October 3, 2017

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. I was sadden to hear of Jo's passing, we had reconnected several years back ..She was indeed a special lady and mother whom had wonderful life well lived. Hugs to Ed and the family!

Thomas Martin

August 2, 2017

Dave, Kelly and Milligan Family,
Very sorry to hear of Josephine's passing, our prayers and sympathy.
Tom, Addie and the Martin Girls

Christine Codella

July 23, 2017

My sincere condolences to the entire family. I consider myself honored to have known Jo, she was an awesome lady and will be greatly missed.

July 20, 2017

Dear Milligan Family,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Your Mom is part of some of the best memories of my life.....growing up on Park Lane!

She was a special part of a wonderful family. Thinking of you at this time.

Michelle "Lubragge" Bunting and family

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village Lobby

3110 Gracefield Rd., Silver Spring, MD

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Memorial Mass

11:00 a.m.

Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village

3110 Gracefield Rd., Silver Spring, MD

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