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Mrs. Harrigan was employed as Special Education Aide with the Niagara Falls Board of Education.
Mrs. Harrigan was the wife of the late Edward Harrigan who passed away in 2023.
She is survived her children Michele (Mark) Mergeler, Patrick (Angie) Harrigan and Brian (Michele) Harrigan, grandchildren Andrew and Katie, great-grandchildren Jasmine and Elijah, brother Leo (Julia) Kilmer, John (late Maryanne) Kilmer, James Kilmer, also survived by many nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late Mary (Robert) Donoughe.
Visitation on Tuesday, July 29th from 3-7 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 1124 Ontario Avenue, NIAGARA FALLS, NY. Everyone is invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM on Wednesday at St. Vincent dePaul Parish, St. Leo Church, 2748 Military Road Niagara Falls, NY.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to her niece and caregiver Anne Marie Fowle, nephew Bill Barto and special thank you to her grandson Andrew.
Mrs. Harrigans's family would like to thank the aides, nurses and special activities dept. at Schoellkopf for their compassionate care.
Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com for guest register.
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Maureen Stonebraker
July 29, 2025
My thoughts and prayers to all the family. Aunt Julie was a very sweet and kind person and I know Uncle Butch will be waiting for her.
Tarah Ryan
July 28, 2025
My dear, Mrs H may you rest in heaven. You made it safe and comfortable for so many people with disabilities to go to school. I wasn't aware till now that you and Mrs.Donoughe were sisters she was an incredible lady as well. Rest in heaven, I am sure you have an important job up there too. Send prayers for your family in this difficult time.
Deborah Bailey
July 28, 2025
Sending love and prayers to my sweet friend Michele and her extended family. God grant you strength and peace at this difficult time.
Sherri Tate
July 26, 2025
I am very sorry Andrew! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Robin MacKenzie
July 25, 2025
Julie was a special woman always treated you with kindness . Hug your cousin for my much love hugs a nd prayers for her family
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