Debra Ann Flaherty

Debra Ann Flaherty, 60, of Kissimmee Florida passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at University of Florida Shands Hospital after a courageous battle with Scleroderma. Prior to residing in Kissimmee, Florida with her husband, Gary, she was born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in Howell, New Jersey. After graduating Howell High School in 1977 Debbie attended Taylor Business Institute. Debbie as she liked to be called, started her career as a buyer at several fashion organizations in Manhattan. Her later career work involved positions as an executive secretary for several large construction and insurance companies. Debbie was a loving wife and friend and was constantly on the move. Debbie enjoyed being with friends and family but mostly her nieces and nephews creating wonderful memories for all. She enjoyed spending time in the warmth of the Florida days going to the gym and enjoying all what Florida and life had to offer. Debbie always put others first and was always the bright light of any room. Debbie’s humor smile and of course fashion sense was what most set her apart from others. Debbie is pre-deceased by her parents, Donald and Sandra Sullivan; Father in law Robert Flaherty. Debbie leaves behind a loving family; brother Kevin Sullivan and his wife, Gail of Spring Hill Florida; sister Karen Necci and her husband Philip of Jackson, New Jersey; brother Brian Sullivan and his wife, Danielle of Barnegat New Jersey; Mother in law Anna Flaherty of Farmingdale New Jersey; brother in law David Flaherty and his wife Michelle of Howell New Jersey; sister in law Robin Chapurtinov and husband Joey of Farmingdale New Jersey. Debbie is remembered by her loving nieces and nephews who will miss her warm smile and generous love; Michael, Jeffrey and Steven Sullivan, Nicole and Anthony Necci; Jordan, Jenna, Jillian and Justin Sullivan; Courtney, Christine and Meghan Flaherty; Brandon Chapurtinov. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service in honor of Debbie from 2:00 to 5:00 on Sunday, February 9th, 2020 at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, 100 Elton-Adelphia Road (Route524), Freehold Township.

Debra Ann Flaherty

March 2, 1959 - January 26, 2020