Maureen C. McCloskey

Born in Fall River, Maureen was active over the years in many parish and political activities and anything and everyone associated with her family and Irish upbringing.

She was a prideful graduate of the former Sts. Peter and Paul School and Dominican Academy and worked as office manager and bookkeeper for the former Bo-Mar Mfg. Company in Fall River until her retirement. She was a volunteer in the Gift Shop at St. Anne’s Hospital for many years and also joined the city’s Foster Grandparent Program, serving as an aide at the Westall School.

A long-time member of the Democratic City Committee, Maureen also served as Fall River’s representative to the Democratic State Committee, worked at city polling places for many years, and, following her father’s tradition, became involved in many political campaigns. Maureen also gained a wide-reaching degree of newsprint and TV notoriety on Election Day in 2012 when she was advised by officials that she could not vote because listing had her as having died. Her colorful protestation of the clerical mishap quickly led to a changing of that determination as she proudly cast her ballot.

A Marian Medal recipient in recognition of service as a Eucharistic Minister and Women’s Club Officer at Holy Name Church, she also had been active in parish associations at Sts. Peter and Paul, St. William’s and St. Mary of the Assumption Churches. She too was a member of the Irish Heritage Association. For many years, Maureen was active with the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters at both the local Our Lady of Fatima Council and state levels. In 1994, she was recognized with the Forester of the Year Award.

Family was of principal importance to Maureen. She was the historian of all families, members, and activities of McCloskey/Manning lineage. She also loved her candy, wore a Red Sox cap with pride following a victory, and enjoyed field trips.

Maureen is survived by her sister Margo Waddicor (husband Stephen) and brother Thomas M. McCloskey of Fall River, and the troops that include Benjamin (and Ashley), Nathan, and Zachary Waddicor, Christina, Justin (and Leslie), Adam, and Christian McCloskey, and Megan (and Peter) Mandeville; and the following generations that include Wilson Waddicor; Sarah, Alexander, and Kaitlyn Madison-McCloskey; Matthew and Michelle McCloskey; Cole and Abigail Mandeville, Timothy (and Nancy) McCloskey, Maillie and Hannah McCloskey, and Emma Ternes; and many cousins, nephews, and nieces. Maureen was preceded in death by brothers John K., Charles A., and James J. McCloskey.

Her funeral will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 8:30am from the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Cherry Place 178 Winter St., Fall River, followed by her Funeral Mass at 9:30am in St. Margaret Mary Chapel at the Catholic Memorial Home, 2446 Highland Ave., Fall River. Visiting hours will be Friday from 4 to 7pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Catholic Memorial Home, 2446, Highland Ave., Fall River, MA 02720 or to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Fall River.