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John Colligan Obituary

COLLIGAN - John J., 86, of Greenport formerly of Westbury, Garden City and Spring Hill, Florida on September 26, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy P. and father of James (Margaret), Michael (Lynne) and the late Robert. Beloved grandfather of Rob, Michael, Megan, Tricia, James, Ryan, Sean, Erin and Kelly. Cherished great grand- father of Lukas. Loving brother of Carol (Joe) Meehan and the late Thomas (Pat). Longtime supervisor and devoted Exxon/Esso oil company executive. Funeral Mass Saturday, October 18th at 11am at Our Lady of the Isle R.C. Church, Shelter Island, NY. Burial immediately following at the Parish Cemetery. Arrangements under the care of the Horton-Mathie Funeral Home of Greenport, NY.

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Published by Newsday on Oct. 14, 2008.

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Jane Klugmann Porter

October 9, 2009

Jim and Michael,
I lost your contact info and this was the only way I had to let you know that your mom's sister Rita passed away this past Feb 14, 2009. I am confident that your parents and she are rejoicing together in heaven.

Keith Klugmann

October 26, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Jane Klugmann Porter

October 26, 2008

Jim and Michael,
My prayers are with you and your families. I will fondly remember my "Uncle Sonny".

Carol O'Connor

October 15, 2008

Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. All of our thoughts are with you. I am in Florida but my son Jim called and told me so I wanted to send my own thoughts and prayers. Lots of love, Carol O'Connor & all

Jim O'Connor

October 14, 2008

To the Colligan Family:

Condolences on your loss.

The O'Connor Family

Robert Behr

October 14, 2008

We just lost one of the sweetest, nicest gentlemen in the world..I grew up with John .He a was like a big brother to me.Dottie and John frequently visited my family and Oma and Pop. John loved my dad as I loved John..God Speed John and Dottie.You are together again.Love you both.Bob and Betty

Ward & Marylou Klugmann

October 14, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

George & Gayle Booth

October 14, 2008

Dear Jim, Margaret, & Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of deep sadness.

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