GILDA HAGGERTY

November 7, 1922 - February 5, 2011

Gilda M. Haggerty, 88, of South Carolina, formerly of Oak Ridge, NJ, passed away at her son’s residence on Saturday, February 5, 2011. Mrs. Haggerty was born in the Bronx, NY to Josephine (Antinucci) and Biagio Mastronardi.  She resided in Andover, NJ for 6 years , but spent 44 years of her life in Oak Ridge, NJ. Mrs. Haggerty was a devoted parishioner of St. Thomas the Apostle RC Church in Oak Ridge and was also a member of the Golden Age Club of Oak Ridge. Mrs. Haggerty was predeceased by her beloved husband William Haggerty in 2005.  She is survived by her four loving sons: William Haggerty and his wife Carolyn of North Carolina, Steven Haggerty and his wife Laura of Hewitt, NJ, Robert Haggerty and his wife Nancy of South Carolina, and Michael Haggerty and his wife Alicia of Florida. Mrs. Haggerty also leaves behind 10 cherished grandchildren and 2 cherished great grandchildren, as well as many dear nieces and nephews. The family will receive visitors on Thursday, February 10, 2011 from 3-5 pm and 7-9 pm at the Stickle-Soltesz Funeral Home, 187 LaRue Road, Newfoundland, NJ 07435. The funeral mass will be held on Friday, February 11, 2011 at 9:30 am at St. Thomas the Apostle RC Church, 5635 Berkshire Valley Road, Oak Ridge, NJ. The interment will follow at St. Thomas the Apostle Cemetery, adjacent to the church. Donations may be made in her name to: NJ Sharing Network Foundation, 691 Central Ave. New Providence, NJ 07974, Attn: Marsha Kefer. Online condolences and directions:  www.sticklesolteszfuneralhome.com