Marie Branigan

BRANIGANMarie C., age 85, of Midland Park, on August 20, 2007. Affectionately known as "Bunty." Marie was the secretary for Madonna Church as well as the Cemetery for 45 years after retiring in 1983. She sang in her youth and was reputed to have one of the finest and angelic voices in the diocese and many people felt that no one can sing Ave Maria like she did. In 1983 she moved to Barnegat and worked in the office of St. Francis on Long Beach Island. Dear sister to Robert and his wife Jean Branigan and the late Rita Zalewski and William F. Branigan. The family will receive their friends on Thursday from 4-8 PM at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home 327 Main Street "opposite the Fort Lee Library." The funeral will leave Friday at 10:30 AM for the celebration of her funeral mass in Madonna R..C. Church On The Hill at 11 AM. For condolences, directions, or information www.frankpatti.com or call 201-944-0100.