Obituary of Elizabeth "Betty" Gilligan

Elizabeth "Betty" Gilligan, 98, of Totowa, formerly of Pennsylvania and New Mexico, passed away on October 18, 2014. Betty was born on June 9, 1916 in Dunmore, PA to the late Patrick and Elizabeth (McMahon) Gilligan. Betty worked as Bishop Casey's personal secretary in East Side Park, Paterson. She was also President of the Secretary's Union in Paterson, a member of the Professional Secretaries International, and an International Rosary Society member. Betty was predeceased by her parents, 3 brothers, and her sister Gertrude. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5-7pm at St. Joseph's Home for the Elderly, Little Sisters of the Poor, 140 Shepherd Lane, Totowa, NJ 07512. A funeral Mass will be offered on Wednesday at 10:30am at St. Joseph's Home. Cremation will be private by the request of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. Joseph's Home would be appreciated.