Obituary for Ann Mulligan ( Swan)
Ann Swan Mulligan, of Sayreville peacefully passed into the spirit world on March 7, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was 90 years young.
She was born in Newark NJ to Eileen D (Trainor) and Thomas Swan. She moved to South Amboy in 1961 where she raised her family prior to moving to Sayreville in 2010.
She was predeceased by her parents, infant daughter Sheila in 1962, former husband James, sister Eileen D Grau, brother Thomas Swan, son in law Michael Dubil, and treasured lifelong friend Carol Scully.
She is survived by her daughters Eileen (Jose Farao), Peggy (Marty Halmi), Sheila Ann, and chosen daughter MaryE Accordino; her sons James, Thomas (Deb), and John (Marie); and daughters in law Patty and Edith.
She is survived by seventeen grandchildren, Holly (Micah), Christine (George), Kristen (Mike), Jessica (Tom), Matt, Clarissa (Nicole), Pat (Julia), Justin, Daniel, Ann, Gabriella (Glenn), Chelsea (Kyle), Marty (Jenn), Nicholas (Michelle), Jamie, Thomas (Jasmin), Meagan (Dave); and eight great grandchildren, Brooklyn, London, Declan, Georgie, Autumn, Henry, Jameson, and Levi.
She is also survived by her sisters in law Barbara Critchley (Jim), Wynne Stefanelli (Phil) and brother in law Thomas Mulligan (Lois) as well as her large and loving extended family, the entire Scully family, and her cherished friend Renata.
Ann’s family meant everything to her and she was the best mother/grandmother/aunt/friend one could ask for. She was a shining example of intelligence, strength, and determination.
Ann always knew she wanted a large family and although she was an excellent student and was encouraged to go to college, she chose to marry her high school sweetheart and start her family before furthering her education. Education was very important to her and when her beloved adopted hometown of South Amboy had half days of school due to overcrowding, she and her friends founded South Amboy Citizens for Education and enlisted the ACLU to successfully represent the students of South Amboy bringing an end to half sessions.
After raising her family, Ann started college at the age of 48 where she was an honor student. She earned her associates degree from Middlesex County College and her bachelors degree from Rutgers University. She then began a career as a probation officer in the Superior Court of the State of NJ in the family court in Middlesex County, retiring at the age of 79.
Ann enjoyed spending her retirement reading, writing, traveling, and most of all talking, laughing and visiting with friends and family. Her memory will be treasured by everyone lucky enough to have known her. Sláinte Grannie Annie!
In the spirit of Ann’s lifelong dedication to education, she has made an anatomical gift of her body to Rutgers Medical School.
Her memorial service will be held at a later date.
She was born in Newark NJ to Eileen D (Trainor) and Thomas Swan. She moved to South Amboy in 1961 where she raised her family prior to moving to Sayreville in 2010.
She was predeceased by her parents, infant daughter Sheila in 1962, former husband James, sister Eileen D Grau, brother Thomas Swan, son in law Michael Dubil, and treasured lifelong friend Carol Scully.
She is survived by her daughters Eileen (Jose Farao), Peggy (Marty Halmi), Sheila Ann, and chosen daughter MaryE Accordino; her sons James, Thomas (Deb), and John (Marie); and daughters in law Patty and Edith.
She is survived by seventeen grandchildren, Holly (Micah), Christine (George), Kristen (Mike), Jessica (Tom), Matt, Clarissa (Nicole), Pat (Julia), Justin, Daniel, Ann, Gabriella (Glenn), Chelsea (Kyle), Marty (Jenn), Nicholas (Michelle), Jamie, Thomas (Jasmin), Meagan (Dave); and eight great grandchildren, Brooklyn, London, Declan, Georgie, Autumn, Henry, Jameson, and Levi.
She is also survived by her sisters in law Barbara Critchley (Jim), Wynne Stefanelli (Phil) and brother in law Thomas Mulligan (Lois) as well as her large and loving extended family, the entire Scully family, and her cherished friend Renata.
Ann’s family meant everything to her and she was the best mother/grandmother/aunt/friend one could ask for. She was a shining example of intelligence, strength, and determination.
Ann always knew she wanted a large family and although she was an excellent student and was encouraged to go to college, she chose to marry her high school sweetheart and start her family before furthering her education. Education was very important to her and when her beloved adopted hometown of South Amboy had half days of school due to overcrowding, she and her friends founded South Amboy Citizens for Education and enlisted the ACLU to successfully represent the students of South Amboy bringing an end to half sessions.
After raising her family, Ann started college at the age of 48 where she was an honor student. She earned her associates degree from Middlesex County College and her bachelors degree from Rutgers University. She then began a career as a probation officer in the Superior Court of the State of NJ in the family court in Middlesex County, retiring at the age of 79.
Ann enjoyed spending her retirement reading, writing, traveling, and most of all talking, laughing and visiting with friends and family. Her memory will be treasured by everyone lucky enough to have known her. Sláinte Grannie Annie!
In the spirit of Ann’s lifelong dedication to education, she has made an anatomical gift of her body to Rutgers Medical School.
Her memorial service will be held at a later date.