Erin Flannigan Nieves, lovingly known as Doodle Bug, passed away on June 21, 2024, at the age of 32. She was born on August 13, 1991, in Long Branch, NJ, and was a lifelong resident of the area. Erin had a zest for life and was known for her infectious laughter and ability to make …
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Erin Flannigan Nieves, lovingly known as Doodle Bug, passed away on June 21, 2024, at the age of 32. She was born on August 13, 1991, in Long Branch, NJ, and was a lifelong resident of the area.
Erin had a zest for life and was known for her infectious laughter and ability to make those around her smile. Her favorite pastimes included spending quality time with her beloved children, Cristino and Carmelo, and cherished every moment she had with them. Erin also had a passion for cooking and often delighted her loved ones with her culinary creations. She was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and enjoyed watching her favorite team play football.
In her younger years, Erin enjoyed playing various sports, including soccer, softball, field hockey, and basketball. She graduated from Shore Regional High School and Monmouth County Vocational Culinary Education Center in 2009, where she honed her skills and developed her love for the culinary arts.
Erin was happily married to Cristino Nieves, who survives her. Together, they created a beautiful family and shared many cherished memories. In addition to her husband, Erin leaves behind her two
adored sons, Cristino and Carmelo, who were the center of her world. As well as two step sons Andre and Isaiah.
She is also survived by her loving parents, Jane and Thomas Flannigan, and her siblings Lauren (Gianni), Mackenzie (Ruben), Kathleen (Demi), Kellie (Marquise), and Thomas (Christina). Erin was a beloved aunt to her two nieces, Francesca Scalise and Jade Taylor, as well as her two nephews, Jaxson and Gabriel Lockhart. Her mother-in-law, Estee Lester, father-in-law, Cristino Nieves, sister in law Nikki Nieves and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends.
Erin Flannigan Nieves will be remembered for her vibrant spirit, her dedication to her family, and her ability to bring joy to those around her. She leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter that will be cherished by all who knew her.
Visitation Wednesday, June 26th 4:00 – 8:00 pm at the Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home, 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch, NJ. Mass of Christian burial Thursday, June 27th 10:30 am at St. Michael’s RC Church, 800 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch. In lieu of flowers, donations to her children’s’ savings would be appreciated. For messages of condolence, please visit Erin’s page of tributes at www.woolleyboglioli.com.
Kathleen Golebieski
left a message on March 9, 2025:
My heart is broken 💔 for the Flannigan and Nieve families! I am so sorry for your loss, Erin was a beacon of love and light. Working with her, Kenzie and Christino was so much fun! Sending all of my love 💕 and deepest condolences! Kenzie please contact me when you get the time!
Margaret Castin Folse
left a message on September 24, 2024:
To my cousin Jane, Thomas and children and Erin’s children and family I’m so sorry for your loss, I know your lives are forever changed. I have a lovely picture album Aunt Rosemary sent me, so many pictures of Erin and her sisters and brother growing up, she was so proud. God called Erin home, you will see her again ❤️love, your cousin Margie
Maura OConnot
left a message on June 29, 2024:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I’m
so very sorry that I did not see this post in time for the services. Erin had a smile that could light up a room and the tribute was beautiful. Her laugh is easy to hear. Thinking of you all and I promise to keep everyone in my prayers. I cannot imagine the hole that she has left in all of your hearts. Know that she is never far away and listening when you speak to her.
Sending love and hugs, Maura OConnor, SRHS
Gayle DiGuilmi
left a message on June 26, 2024:
My deepest sympathy. Sorry for the pain the whole family is going through. Sending love and prayers to all of you.
Adrian Thomas
left a message on June 25, 2024:
In memory of Erin Flannigan Nieves, Adrian Thomas lit a candle
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Jessie McKee
left a message on June 25, 2024:
In memory of Erin Flannigan Nieves, Jessie McKee lit a candle
Margaret Castin Folse
left a message on June 24, 2024:
Jane Tom, and family, we are so sorry for your loss. I know this is life changing and your feelings are so deeply hurt that it’s incomprehensible. I told a memory in my other comment, I want you to know you are in my prayers if I can help in anyway, just call me. We love you all.
Margie Castin Folse
Eldred Anna Michael Lauren Folse
Margaret Castin Folse
left a message on June 24, 2024:
Dearest Jane Tom and children;
I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine how you feel right now. There is a Memory i would like to share of the first time I met Erin, she was just a little girl, In 1999 we drove from Illinois to New Jersey to visit Aunt Rosemary and the rest of the family, as we drove up to her house i will never forget, it was sprinkling outside and all the kids came running out to meet us. Erin and all her sisters and brother came running out with sparklers lit -what a wonderful greeting that was!
Many years went by and the next time I seen Erin was at my Aunt Rosemary’s funeral. By this time she had married and had two beautiful boys, sadly what had happened to her rendered her physically handicapped. The love that her family had for her, I felt honored to be Jane’s cousin. The family all helping care for her and keeping Erin home with her boys.
God bless you, all her sisters and brother and her precious two boys, her spirit lives on in them, and your family, she is in God’s hands now. Take care We love you.
Margaret Castin Folse
Eldred, Anna, Michael, Lauren Folse
Margaret Castin Folse
left a message on June 24, 2024:
Dearest Jane Tom and children;
I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine how you feel right now. There is a Memory i would like to share of the first time I met Erin, she was just a little girl, In 1999 we drove from Illinois to New Jersey to visit Aunt Rosemary and the rest of the family, as we drove up to her house i will never forget, it was sprinkling outside and all the kids came running out to meet us. Erin and all her sisters and brother came running out with sparklers lit -what a wonderful greeting that was!
Many years went by and the next time I seen Erin was at my Aunt Rosemary’s funeral. By this time she had married and had two beautiful boys, sadly what had happened to her rendered her physically handicapped. The love that her family had for her, well I felt honored to be Jane’s cousin. The family all helping care for her and keeping Erin home with her boys.
God bless you, all her sisters and brother and her precious two boys, her spirit lives on in them, and your family, she is in God’s hands now. Take care We love you.
Margaret Castin Folse
Eldred, Anna, Michael, Lauren Folse
Margaret Castin Folse
left a message on June 24, 2024:
Dearest Jane Tom and children;
I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine how you feel right now. There is a Memory i would like to share of the first time I met Erin, she was just a little girl, In 1999 we drove from Illinois to New Jersey to visit Aunt Rosemary and the rest of the family, as we drove up to her house i will never forget, it was sprinkling outside and all the kids came running out to meet us. Erin and all her sisters and brother came running out with sparklers lit -what a wonderful greeting that was!
Many years went by and the next time I seen Erin was at my Aunt Rosemary’s funeral. By this time she had married and had two beautiful boys, sadly what had happened to her rendered her physically handicapped. The love that her family had for her, well I felt honored to be Jane’s cousin. The family all helping care for her and keeping Erin home with her boys.
I cannot imagine anything more heartbreaking than to loose a child, God bless you, all her sisters and brother and her precious two boys, her spirit lives on in them, and your family, she is in God’s hands now. Take care We love you.
Margaret Castin Folse
Eldred, Anna, Michael, Lauren Folse
Claudia Gordon
left a message on June 24, 2024:
Dear Sweet Girl, I have known and loved you for almost your entire life. I will miss that beautiful smile, that sense of humor and all of our crazy family holidays and get togethers. Your legacy will live on forever in your amazing children. You were the bravest warrior and you fought so hard. I know you are in a beautiful place and were welcomed with open arms by everyone who left before you. Until we all meet again, fly high Erin. Love, Claudia (aunt lol)
Olivia
left a message on June 24, 2024:
I met you through a rough patch & you brightened my day. You will forever be missed friend ♥️
Jill Marino
left a message on June 23, 2024:
Erin, I will love and remember you forever. Your memory lives on in our NYC trips, bakery shifts, and that time we went to the Red Bulls game. Thank you for being a burst of sunshine in my life and my heart will have a piece missing without you here.
Melissa Cooper
left a message on June 23, 2024:
Erin;
Everytime you walked into a room your radiant smile and bubbly personality lit up the room.. May this candle shine as bright as you!! Love you Momma! Until we meet again!!
troy buzhardt
left a message on June 23, 2024:
carol and i are so sorry for your loss... may god have a higher plan for her.. GOD BLESS !!
Melissa Cooper
left a message on June 23, 2024:
Sending my Deepest condolences through this devastating time! May she now rest in paradise!
Deb, Katie and Paul Smith
left a message on June 23, 2024:
So sorry to all. She was blessed to have a such a loving family. Our prayers go out to you all.
Cecelia wagner
left a message on June 23, 2024:
I knew erin though ShopRite we use to have so much fun there you will be missed very much
Tanisha Allbright
left a message on June 23, 2024:
Mu sincerest condolences to you and your family. May the God of ALL comfort be with you
Ann Marie Pollock
left a message on June 23, 2024:
Erin really was that person...always full of laughter and joy. I am sad that she has now passed after her long struggle. Condolences to her family and children.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
José Santiago
left a message on June 23, 2024:
My Condolences To Family and Friends
Such beautiful person I had the pleasure of knowing
Rest in Paradise Erin
Deanna and billy
left a message on June 23, 2024:
Sending love and prayers to everyone 🤍🩶
Nikki Morris
left a message on June 23, 2024:
I'm still.in disbelief, my heart aches for your family. I've always loved you from day 1. We love you but God loved you more. Everyone will miss you but the person you are, you will whisper to Everyone in your own time. I love you Erin 💔
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Kathleen Golebieski
left a message on March 9, 2025:
My heart is broken 💔 for the Flannigan and Nieve families! I am so sorry for your loss, Erin was a beacon of love and light. Working with her, Kenzie and Christino was so much fun! Sending all of my love 💕 and deepest condolences! Kenzie please contact me when you get the time!
Margaret Castin Folse
left a message on September 24, 2024:
To my cousin Jane, Thomas and children and Erin’s children and family I’m so sorry for your loss, I know your lives are forever changed. I have a lovely picture album Aunt Rosemary sent me, so many pictures of Erin and her sisters and brother growing up, she was so proud. God called Erin home, you will see her again ❤️love, your cousin Margie
Maura OConnot
left a message on June 29, 2024:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I’m
so very sorry that I did not see this post in time for the services. Erin had a smile that could light up a room and the tribute was beautiful. Her laugh is easy to hear. Thinking of you all and I promise to keep everyone in my prayers. I cannot imagine the hole that she has left in all of your hearts. Know that she is never far away and listening when you speak to her.
Sending love and hugs, Maura OConnor, SRHS
Gayle DiGuilmi
left a message on June 26, 2024:
My deepest sympathy. Sorry for the pain the whole family is going through. Sending love and prayers to all of you.
Adrian Thomas
left a message on June 25, 2024:
In memory of Erin Flannigan Nieves, Adrian Thomas lit a candle
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Jessie McKee
left a message on June 25, 2024:
In memory of Erin Flannigan Nieves, Jessie McKee lit a candle
Margaret Castin Folse
left a message on June 24, 2024:
Jane Tom, and family, we are so sorry for your loss. I know this is life changing and your feelings are so deeply hurt that it’s incomprehensible. I told a memory in my other comment, I want you to know you are in my prayers if I can help in anyway, just call me. We love you all.
Margie Castin Folse
Eldred Anna Michael Lauren Folse
Margaret Castin Folse
left a message on June 24, 2024:
Dearest Jane Tom and children;
I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine how you feel right now. There is a Memory i would like to share of the first time I met Erin, she was just a little girl, In 1999 we drove from Illinois to New Jersey to visit Aunt Rosemary and the rest of the family, as we drove up to her house i will never forget, it was sprinkling outside and all the kids came running out to meet us. Erin and all her sisters and brother came running out with sparklers lit -what a wonderful greeting that was!
Many years went by and the next time I seen Erin was at my Aunt Rosemary’s funeral. By this time she had married and had two beautiful boys, sadly what had happened to her rendered her physically handicapped. The love that her family had for her, I felt honored to be Jane’s cousin. The family all helping care for her and keeping Erin home with her boys.
God bless you, all her sisters and brother and her precious two boys, her spirit lives on in them, and your family, she is in God’s hands now. Take care We love you.
Margaret Castin Folse
Eldred, Anna, Michael, Lauren Folse
Margaret Castin Folse
left a message on June 24, 2024:
Dearest Jane Tom and children;
I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine how you feel right now. There is a Memory i would like to share of the first time I met Erin, she was just a little girl, In 1999 we drove from Illinois to New Jersey to visit Aunt Rosemary and the rest of the family, as we drove up to her house i will never forget, it was sprinkling outside and all the kids came running out to meet us. Erin and all her sisters and brother came running out with sparklers lit -what a wonderful greeting that was!
Many years went by and the next time I seen Erin was at my Aunt Rosemary’s funeral. By this time she had married and had two beautiful boys, sadly what had happened to her rendered her physically handicapped. The love that her family had for her, well I felt honored to be Jane’s cousin. The family all helping care for her and keeping Erin home with her boys.
God bless you, all her sisters and brother and her precious two boys, her spirit lives on in them, and your family, she is in God’s hands now. Take care We love you.
Margaret Castin Folse
Eldred, Anna, Michael, Lauren Folse
Margaret Castin Folse
left a message on June 24, 2024:
Dearest Jane Tom and children;
I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine how you feel right now. There is a Memory i would like to share of the first time I met Erin, she was just a little girl, In 1999 we drove from Illinois to New Jersey to visit Aunt Rosemary and the rest of the family, as we drove up to her house i will never forget, it was sprinkling outside and all the kids came running out to meet us. Erin and all her sisters and brother came running out with sparklers lit -what a wonderful greeting that was!
Many years went by and the next time I seen Erin was at my Aunt Rosemary’s funeral. By this time she had married and had two beautiful boys, sadly what had happened to her rendered her physically handicapped. The love that her family had for her, well I felt honored to be Jane’s cousin. The family all helping care for her and keeping Erin home with her boys.
I cannot imagine anything more heartbreaking than to loose a child, God bless you, all her sisters and brother and her precious two boys, her spirit lives on in them, and your family, she is in God’s hands now. Take care We love you.
Margaret Castin Folse
Eldred, Anna, Michael, Lauren Folse
Claudia Gordon
left a message on June 24, 2024:
Dear Sweet Girl, I have known and loved you for almost your entire life. I will miss that beautiful smile, that sense of humor and all of our crazy family holidays and get togethers. Your legacy will live on forever in your amazing children. You were the bravest warrior and you fought so hard. I know you are in a beautiful place and were welcomed with open arms by everyone who left before you. Until we all meet again, fly high Erin. Love, Claudia (aunt lol)
Olivia
left a message on June 24, 2024:
I met you through a rough patch & you brightened my day. You will forever be missed friend ♥️
Jill Marino
left a message on June 23, 2024:
Erin, I will love and remember you forever. Your memory lives on in our NYC trips, bakery shifts, and that time we went to the Red Bulls game. Thank you for being a burst of sunshine in my life and my heart will have a piece missing without you here.
Melissa Cooper
left a message on June 23, 2024:
Erin;
Everytime you walked into a room your radiant smile and bubbly personality lit up the room.. May this candle shine as bright as you!! Love you Momma! Until we meet again!!
troy buzhardt
left a message on June 23, 2024:
carol and i are so sorry for your loss... may god have a higher plan for her.. GOD BLESS !!
Melissa Cooper
left a message on June 23, 2024:
Sending my Deepest condolences through this devastating time! May she now rest in paradise!
Deb, Katie and Paul Smith
left a message on June 23, 2024:
So sorry to all. She was blessed to have a such a loving family. Our prayers go out to you all.
Cecelia wagner
left a message on June 23, 2024:
I knew erin though ShopRite we use to have so much fun there you will be missed very much
Tanisha Allbright
left a message on June 23, 2024:
Mu sincerest condolences to you and your family. May the God of ALL comfort be with you
Ann Marie Pollock
left a message on June 23, 2024:
Erin really was that person...always full of laughter and joy. I am sad that she has now passed after her long struggle. Condolences to her family and children.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
José Santiago
left a message on June 23, 2024:
My Condolences To Family and Friends
Such beautiful person I had the pleasure of knowing
Rest in Paradise Erin
Deanna and billy
left a message on June 23, 2024:
Sending love and prayers to everyone 🤍🩶
Nikki Morris
left a message on June 23, 2024:
I'm still.in disbelief, my heart aches for your family. I've always loved you from day 1. We love you but God loved you more. Everyone will miss you but the person you are, you will whisper to Everyone in your own time. I love you Erin 💔
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