Obituary for
Agnes V. Mulligan
Agnes V. Mulligan, beloved mother, devoted wife, and cherished sister, passed away at the age
of 89 at her home in Cambridge, NY on April 10, 2024. She was born on March 5, 1935 in
Brooklyn, NY to her parents, Michael and Alice Lessing, and grew up with four siblings, Theresa
Ferstrom, Margaret Nelson, James Lessing, and John Lessing.
Agnes met her husband, Joseph A. Mulligan, at the age of 14 on the basketball court in their
neighborhood. Agnes and Joe went on to enjoy 46 years of marriage and to raise seven
children together. Agnes is predeceased by her husband and her son John Mulligan. She is
survived by her sister Theresa Ferstrom, children Joseph Mulligan, Kenneth Mulligan, Marie
Mulligan, Kevin Mulligan, Robert Mulligan, and Theresa Fattorusso, 21 grandchildren, and 16
great-grandchildren.
A devout Catholic, Agnes dedicated herself and found comfort in her faith. Agnes will be
remembered for her generous and mischievous spirit. She enjoyed swing music, painting,
crossword puzzles, playing cards with her family, and going on adventures with her husband.
Agnes will be deeply missed by all who knew her. May her memory be a blessing and may she
rest in eternal peace.
Visitation will be on April 17, 2024 at Scarpaci Funeral Home (6389 Amboy Road
Staten Island, NY 10309) from 3pm-8pm. A funeral mass will be held on April 18, 2024 at St.
Thomas Church (6097 Amboy Road Staten Island, NY 10309) at 10:30am. Burial to follow at
Resurrection Cemetery (361 Sharrott Avenue Staten Island, NY 10309).
Memorial donations may be made to The Community Hospice of Albany, NY here.
