Obituary of William J. Gilligan

Gilligan, William J. age 70 of Paterson at rest in Hackensack on September 28, 2012. Beloved husband of the former Arlene Russo of Paterson. Loving father of Brian Gilligan and his wife Brenda of Paterson, Christine Gilligan of Paterson, and John William Gilligan and his wife Dawn of West Milford. Grandfather of Brian Jr., Brandon, and Brianna. Brother of Jacquelyn Gruppo of Paterson. Survivors include many nieces and nephews. Born in Scranton, PA he lived most of his life in Paterson. He was a Railroad Engineer for NJ Transit, Hoboken for over forty years before retiring in 2002. William was an Army veteran during peacetime. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the wake on Monday October 1st 2012 from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at Festa Memorial Funeral Home 111 Union Blvd., Totowa, NJ 07512. There will be a final viewing Tuesday October 2nd, 2012 at 9:30 AM and funeral mass at 10:00 AM at St. Gerard R.C. Chruch, 501 West Broadway, Paterson, NJ 07522. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 1311 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 310, White Plains, NY 10605 would be appreciated.