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Joseph Haggerty Obituary

HAGGERTY, JOSEPH NICHOLAS 73, - of Cape May, died Sunday, August 10th at Cape Regional Medical Center, Cape May Court House. He was born in Philadelphia, PA and has been a lifetime resident of the Cape May area. Mr. Haggerty owned Haggerty's Taxi for several years. He later retired from the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. He spent many years as a Cape May lifeguard and was a member of the CMBP Benevolent Association. He is most known for his entrepreneurship. At one time he played on the Cape May Rockets (semi-pro) football team. Mr. Haggerty was predeceased by his parents, Edward J. and Alice Saddic Haggerty, and a brother George. Joseph is survived by: a daughter, Suzanne Haggerty of Cape May; a son, Major Edward J. Haggerty (USMC), now stationed in Madrid, Spain; his brothers, Edward and Willard, and a sister Laurice; a grandson Edward J. Haggerty, Jr; and many nieces, nephews, and loyal friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 16th, at 12 noon in the Sudak-Danaher Funeral Home, 815 Washington St., Cape May. Relatives and friends may call at the Funeral Home from 11 AM to noon. Burial will be private. PLEASE no flowers. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory are suggested to: CMBP Cleto Cannone Scholarship Fund, Beach Patrol Headquarters, Beach and Grant Sts., Cape May, NJ 08204.

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Published by The Press of Atlantic City from Aug. 13 to Aug. 14, 2008.

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Maureen McDermott

August 17, 2008

My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Maureen McDermott

Mary-Leigh Kingston

August 16, 2008

Joe was a wonderful and giving man. When we lived in Cape May back in the early 90's, he kind of adopted our family since we had no family nearby. He spoiled our daughter rotten, had us over for dinner often and sometimes would take us out for ice cream or just to show us the sights and to share his memories with us. He will live on in my memories as he will for all who knew and loved him.

Rick & Elaine Saddic

August 16, 2008

Our prayers are with you Joe. Memory Eternal.

George Haggerty

August 16, 2008

Joe, (or as I always have and always will know him; Uncle Joe), had such a huge impact on my life. My family always lived close by, and my brother and I often worked for him as children. He loved to laugh and enjoy the simpler things in life, and he taught us to do the same. He was one of the hardest workers I have ever met. He taught my brother and me that hard work, mixed with frugality, can pay off in the end. I fell out of touch with Uncle Joe later in life, something that I am regretting immensely. I will always keep my fond childhood memories of my Uncle, and remember him at his best.

Mary & Dale Cook

August 14, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Joey was loved by all that knew him. May he rest in peace.

Eileen (Devlin)Balesteri

August 13, 2008

Joe was such a wonderful man. He was always so kind and generous to us as kids when our father would take us down to Cape May to visit him. When I grew up and brought my own children to visit, he would fill them up with ice cream & candy whether I liked it or not, just as he had done when we were kids. Joe had such kind eyes and a great sense of humor. He was a great friend to my father, who thought the world of him. I can't think of another soul in this world like him. He will be deeply missed. God bless your family...

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