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Philip Corrigan Obituary

CORRIGAN, Philip J. Of Everett, October 17, 2008, at 89 years. Beloved husband of the late Mary C. (McGilloway) Corrigan. Loving father of Patricia Corrigan of Waltham, Mary Cunio of Newburyport, John Corrigan of Templeton, William Corrigan of Wakefield, Robert Corrigan of Wilmington, Joseph Corrigan of Sharon, and the late James Corrigan. Loving brother of Therese Thompson of Billerica, John Corrigan of Rockland, Edward Corrigan of Stoneham, and Elizabeth Witsell of TN. He a also survived by 14 cherished grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was pre-deceased by 2 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a funeral from the J.F. Ward Funeral Home, 772 Broadway, EVERETT, on Tuesday, Oct 21st, at 9 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass in Immaculate Conception Church, 487 Broadway, Everett, at 10 AM. Visiting hours Monday 2-8 PM. Interment in Glenwood Cemetery, Everett. Mr. Corrigan was retired from GE after 36 years. He was a WWII Army veteran, member of the VFW, and former president of the Fernald League For Retarded Children. In lieu of flowers donations in his name may be made to Fernald League For The Retarded, Inc., P.O. Box 85, Belmont MA 02478-0002. For directions and online guest book visit: www.jfwardfuneralhome.com J.F. Ward Funeral Home (617) 387-3367

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 19, 2008.

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Mike Casey

October 26, 2008

Mr. Corrigan,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Terry Gentry (Whitsell)

October 23, 2008

We were saddened to hear the news about Uncle Bobby. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

SANDRA ZERDELIAN

October 21, 2008

TO THE CORRIGAN FAMILY
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
MAY HE REST IN PEACE

Pam Breen

October 19, 2008

My special god father....what a wonderful man he was. He will surely be missed. I believe that he is at peace now with no more pain and suffering. My thoughts and prayers to all of you, his family members.

Sandy Burke

October 19, 2008

Billy - We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. May he rest in peace. The Burke Family

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