Maureen Hakim, 87, of West Long Branch, passed away Wednesday morning surrounded by her family.

Maureen was born and raised in Long Branch, NJ.  She graduated from Long Branch High School in 1956 and married her husband Richard in 1963. The two raised their family in Ocean, NJ.

A woman of many talents, Maureen excelled as the only saleswoman at Energy Aides, where she sold vinyl siding and windows in the 1980s. She then worked for Imperial Nursing Home as the Activities Director for 15 years before retiring in 2003. Maureen loved to spend time with her three grandchildren whom she adored, and enjoyed the companionship of her dogs Zoe, Teddy, and Rosie.  She was an avid reader and exceptional astrologer.  She enjoyed shopping with her sisters and spending time with her wonderful nieces and nephews.  She was a warm and caring woman with an amazing ability to make people laugh.

Maureen is predeceased by her mother Ann “Bunny” Whitman, her father Richard Whitman; and her siblings Carol Granit and Dickie Whitman.

Maureen is survived by her children Jon Hakim and his wife Jennifer, Patrick and Scott Hakim; her sister Jacqueline Garafine and her grandchildren Brandon, Marissa and Jessica.

A mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, March 4^th at 11:30 AM at St. Michael’s RC Church, 800 Ocean Ave, Long Branch, NJ. Per the family’s request, Maureen will be privately cremated following the service.