Obituary of Helen P. Mulligan

Helen Pauline Mulligan (nee Gazdick), 97, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.

Legacy
Helen’s life began in the coal regions of Pennsylvania, where she grew up with her four sisters and her brother. After John “Flash” Mulligan swept her off her feet, marrying in 1943, she relocated over 60 years ago   to southern New Jersey. Helen’s love for her children and grandchildren knew no bounds.  With her husband John, she created an inviting and warm family home for her children and all of their friends, all were welcome. The neighborhood children knew that the door was always open and a glass of her homemade iced tea awaited.  There was no greater joy for “Mom Mom” as she was affectionately called,  then to enjoy the love and  companionship of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Whether they were by the pool, on her porch or in her garden, wherever the family gathered is where she wanted to be.  A visit to Mom Mom’s was sure to include a sweet indulgence, her secret stash of peanut butter eggs, Dove chocolates and ribbon candy were only a few of the magical delights that made her a special Mom Mom. She had an innate ability to make those around her feel as though they were the most important person in her world. She smiled every day and lived her life with love, grace and kindness.

Family
Helen is the beloved wife of 57 years to the late John H. Mulligan. Devoted mother of Maureen M.  Bower of West Deptford, NJ and Edward J. Mulligan (Denise DiSimone) of West Deptford, NJ. Treasured Mom Mom of Kevin Bower of Runnemede, NJ; Mark Bower (Kristy) of Kunkletown, PA; Michele Bower of West Deptford, NJ; Daniel Mulligan of Philadelphia, PA; Patrick Mulligan of Athlone, Ireland and Liam Mulligan of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Great grandchildren, Easton Bower, Lawson Bower and Warren Bower. Daughter of the late Pauline and John Gazdick. Dear sister of the late Mary Hadneggi, the late Ann Gazdick, the late John Gazdick,  Margaret  Kattner and  Ella Gruber. She will be missed by nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Farewell Tribute
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Tuesday, January 21st from 9:00AM to 10:45AM in HOLY ANGEL'S PARISH AT ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH, 4th & Monument Avenue, National Park, NJ.  Funeral Mass at 11:00AM. Interment Eglington Cemetery Clarksboro, NJ. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-www.stjude.org or Childrens Hospital Foundation, Dept. 827790, PO Box 7790 Philadelphia, PA 19101-www.chop.edu/giftofchildhood.com. 

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