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Maureen Ferrara-Higle, 66, Longtime Stamford Resident

STAMFORD, Conn. -- Maureen Rebecca Ferrara-Higle, 66, a lifelong resident of Stamford, died at Yale-New Haven Hospital on Dec. 16. 

Ferrara-Higle was born on May 2, 1948, to the late Vincent James and Marie Cerreta Ferrara. She had a 16-year career as a teacher at Dolan Middle School and taught private piano lessons throughout her life. She also played the piano and organ at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, where she was a devoted member for 38 years. She was also active in the Schubert Club of Fairfield County, the Pulmonary Hypertension Group and the Scleroderma Foundation, among other community groups.

Ferrara-Higle is survived by her sister Lynn Marie Ferrara-Penachio; stepchildren Alexander and Heather Higle; her nieces and nephew Jamie, Laura, Lisa and David; as well as her aunt, uncle and many cousins.

Besides her parents, Maureen was predeceased by her husband, Peter Swain Higle.

Memorial services will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 20 Forest St.  in Stamford on Saturday, Jan.  3,  at 1 p.m., with a reception following.

The family requests that donations be made in Maureen's memory to the Stamford Unitarian Universalist Congregation, the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, or the Scleroderma Foundation

 

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