Mary Jane (Hawkrigg) Handal, age 94, of Hampton Bays, NY, entered eternal life on May 20, 2024

The beloved wife of the late Vincent Handal for 65 years, Jane leaves her children, Michael, Sister Kerry and Vincent, Jr.; her son-in-law, Michael; her sisters, Eileen and Ann; numerous nieces and nephews; extended family and dear friends.

Born in Brooklyn, NY to the late William and Mary Hawkrigg, Jane attended St. Saviour High School and then studied sociology and psychology at St. Joseph's College.  Immediately after college, Jane began a 32-year career with the NYC Board of Education.  For most of her career, Jane was a truant officer in the Board's Bureau of Attendance.  Jane's last several years with the Board was as a member its Office of Program Review, which monitors and evaluates the Board's outsourcing of education for children with special needs to private schools.

Residing in Flatbush, Brooklyn for the first 64 years of her life, Jane enjoyed volunteering her time to the community.  Among other things, Jane was an officer and active member of the local Republican Club for many years and helped organize and run her neighborhood association.  A longtime parishioner of Holy Innocents R.C. Church, Jane served the Church over the years as a lector and member of the parish council.

After retiring to Hampton Bays in 1994, Jane (usually with Vincent by her side) became a tireless volunteer in their new community as well as their new parish of St. Rosalie's.  At the time of her passing, Jane was an active member of the Board of Trustees of Our Lady of the Hamptons Regional Catholic School and the was the treasurer of her neighborhood association until September 2023.

Jane was a ferocious reader, particularly of romance novels.  When she wasn't reading, Jane was especially fond of watching the Weather Channel. In addition to her late husband and parents, Jane was predeceased by her brother, William, and numerous in-laws.

In lieu of flowers, Jane's family requests that you please keep them in your thoughts and prayers and, if you wish, a donation in Jane's memory be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, Mission Advancement Office, 1725 Brentwood Road, Brentwood NY 11717