Patricia M. Costigan

Patricia "Patty" Maxwell Costigan, age 68, a resident of Waterford for the past 37 years and formerly of Lake Orion, died in her home on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. She was born on April 9, 1956 in Peoria, Illinois. Mrs. Costigan earned her bachelor's degree from Michigan State University. She worked as a ski coach at Detroit Country Day School for 20 years and recently retired from Bush Seyferth PLLC, where she was the controller and firm administrator. Mrs. Costigan was inducted into the Michigan High School Ski Coaches Association (MHSSCA) Hall of Fame in 2023, and her contributions to the sport were recognized when she was named the Michigan High School Ski Coaches Association (MHSCA) Women’s Ski Coach of the Year in 2024. Mrs. Costigan's leadership extended into professional associations. She served as President Elect, President, and Past President of the Metro Association of Legal Administrators from 2007 to 2009. She also made significant contributions to the Michigan High School Coaches Association (MHSCA), where she held several key roles, advocating for coaches and athletes across the state. Mrs. Costigan's legacy is one of dedication, leadership, and an impact on both her professional field and the lives of those she coached and mentored. She truly loved coaching and skiing. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Costigan, whom she married on March 27, 1987 at St. Vincent Catholic Church in Pontiac. Cherished daughter of Norma Maxwell and the late Richard E. (Sandy) Maxwell. Loving sister of K. Lynn (Daniel) Niemczak of Houston, TX; Eric R. (Sandy Daugherty) Maxwell of Bloomfield, MI; Susan M. (Robert) Stevens of Lowell, MI; and Amy (Steve) Bright of Delaware, OH. Daughter-in-law of the late Patricia M. and Robert V. Costigan, Sr. Proud aunt of 14 nieces and nephews and 12 great-nieces and nephews. Mrs. Costigan also leaves behind her cats, whose companionship she loved. A visitation will be held on Friday, January 10, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm with a scripture service at 7:00 pm at Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Directors, 705 W. Eleven Mile Rd. (4 blks. E. of Woodward), Royal Oak, 48067. Mrs. Costigan will lie in state on Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 9:30 am until time of Funeral Mass at 10:00 am at Our Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 13500 Oak Park Blvd, Oak Park, MI 48237, with Father Paul Chateau officiating. Mrs. Costigan will be laid to rest at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dan Costigan Scholarship Fund c/o Detroit Country Day School, 22305 W. 13 Mile Rd., Beverly Hills, MI 48025 or to the Charlevoix Area Humane Society, CAHS Shelter, 614 Beardsley St., Boyne City, MI 49712. Please share a memory at www.SullivanFuneralDirectors.com

Patricia M. Costigan

April 9, 1956 - January 1, 2025