Barbara Jean Huggard Obituary

Huggard - Barbara R. (nee Rice) on August 28, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Loving mother to Kathleen & Joan Huggard, and Diane Saccone (Joseph). Dearest sister of Joan Hastings and the late Patricia Giordano and Marjorie Clavin. Proudest grandmother of Eva Gomez, Luke and Vera Saccone. Dear Aunt B. to a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family, a faithful and beloved friend and neighbor. Barbara was born in Brooklyn, NY to Philip and Josephine Rice (nee Sheehan) and was a graduate of Fontbonne Hall Academy class of ‘53 as well as the Katharine Gibbs School. A skilled secretary and homemaker, Barbara was proud to call Malverne, NY her home for the last 61 years. In Barbara’s 90th year, she passed away after a long rewarding life, loved, peaceful, and content. Barbara was an amazing woman. She touched many lives with her love, grace, and support.

Memorial at home 28 St. Thomas Pl, Malverne, NY on Friday September 12, 2025 from 3-8 PM. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday September 13, 2025 9:45AM at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Malverne. She will be laid to rest in her family’s plot in St. Peter’s Cemetery Kingston, NY.

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In lieu of flowers, donations made to the following charities would be greatly appreciated by Barbara’s family.

Good Shepherd Hospice

Or

Smile Train

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Calling Hours
Friday, September 12, 2025
3 PM - 8 PM

Family Residence
28 St Thomas Place
Malverne, NY 11565

Funeral Mass
Saturday, September 13, 2025
9:45 AM
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
65 Wright Avenue
Malverne, NY 11565

Cemetery
Saint Peters Cemetery
Pine Grove Avenue
Kingston, NY 12401