Cynthia F. Huggins affectionately known as “Granny, Aunty & Cousin Cynthie”
Cynthia F. Huggins affectionately known as “Granny, Aunty & Cousin Cynthie” of Edward Street, Gouyave, St John who resided in Carnasie, Brooklyn NY, passed away on Thursday 11th April, 2024 at the age of 96
She had no siblings but lived through many wonderful years with many relatives, work & church friends
Throughout the years, she was blessed to take the place like a mother, grandmother & Godmother to many, Hence the reason she was called Granny by all their associates and friends
Prior to traveling to the US 1967, she worked as a Seamstress in Gouyave along with being a caregiver to her grandmother ZaZa who raised her.
During her many years in the USA she worked at the St Vincent Hospital NY as a dietitian and gave of her precious time to help care for the growing family of grandchildren enjoying the quality time with them whether it was babysitting, going for walks or attending children shows at Madison Square Garden or Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan. Of course, she attended many graduations as they grew up and made her proud.
Not forgetting her awesome, exceptional caregivers both at home and at the end workers & staff of Susan Smith McKinney Rehab facility
Cynthia Huggins the matriarch of the family is now resting peacefully in God's arms. She was a kind hearted, caring person who also loved to dance and will be greatly missed by the family and all whose paths she crossed and impacted.
RIP Granny, Aunty, Cousin Cynthie, you've earned your wings doing what you enjoyed in the best way you knew.
Funeral viewing, Celebration & interment on Friday April 26th
Viewing 9am Frank Barone Funeral Home 4502 Ave D
Celebration Service at 1030am
St Therese of Lisieux Roman Catholic Church 4402 Avenue D/ next to Frank Barone
Final resting immediately following at Holy Cross Cemetery 3620 Tilden Avenue entrance
Note both locations are accessible via the MTA B8 Bus on Ave D 2/5train to Newkirk Ave then B8 Bus to 45th St
B46 Bus to Utica/Ave D walk towards 45th Street.
Thanks to everyone for the condolences and support to the family with calls, texts, emails & visits. We greatly appreciate it
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