Maureen Perkins

Maureen Perkins, 84, a 40-year Tinton Falls resident and former Fair Haven resident, passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family on March 7, 2026.

Maureen was born in Neptune, NJ to the late James B. and Grace B. (Brown) Cabaniss.

She was a well-regarded and respected (GS13) civilian Logistics Management Specialist at Fort Monmouth, retiring in 2002 being honored at the time by the Honorable Frank Pallone, Jr. Her technical and managerial skills were recognized by receipt of numerous performance awards.

As a military wife, Maureen supported the American Red Cross and became a Red Cross volunteer and a dental assistant at the dental clinic at Ft. Huachuca, AZ.

Maureen chose to retire from her duties at Ft. Monmouth to care for her ailing mother. After her passing, Maureen resumed her career at Ft. Monmouth where she received several commendations and honorary awards.

Years later she became Chief, Equipment Management Branch at Ft. Monmouth.

Maureen was known to be a strong-willed woman with strong convictions. She was very outgoing enjoying social occasions, bowling and horse racing events with her many longtime friends.

Maureen was an avid bowler wherein she received awards She loved spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren. During her retirement, she became a PT Cruiser enthusiast where she joined a PT Cruiser club and participated in local car shows. She enjoyed traveling and learning the various cultures and loved to hit the dance floor with some good music.

Maureen leaves her family to carry on her legacy; her devoted and loving husband of 56 years, Frank Perkins, sons; Samuel E. "Skip" Hawkins of Tinton Falls and Tracy Perkins and wife Mary of Barnegat, her beloved grandchildren; Tyler Hawkins, Victoria Dellanno and Traciana Perkins and several nieces and nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Maureen's memory to: The Alzheimer's Association, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011, or, The Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St., NY, NY 10016