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John Horrigan Obituary

Of Wellesley, September 27, 2007. Beloved husband of Esther B. (Hickey). Loving father of Peter Horrigan of Baltimore, MD and Erinn Horrigan and her husband Steven Grant of Hudson, MA. Also survived by his brother F. Peter Horrigan of MD and aunt Mary L. Horrigan of Gardner, MA as well as his granddaughter Gemma Grant and many nephews and cousins. A Memorial Mass will be held Wednesday, October 3rd in St. John the Evangelist Church, Wellesley Hills at 11AM. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment in St. John Cemetery, West St. Gardner, MA Wednesday at 3PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Donor Services PO Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202. Mr. Horrigan was the former Vice President of Framingham State College. Henry J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home Wellesley Hills www.henryburkefuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 28 to Sep. 30, 2007.

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Maureen Kelley

October 13, 2007

On our journey through life we meet many people. Some, like Mr. H., are very special and we keep them in our minds and hearts always. Mr. H. will be missed by all who knew him.

Phil Kennedy

October 9, 2007

Jack Horrigan was my mentor and always kind to so many people. He help all that needed assistance. Jack was one of "The Good Guys".

Bridgette Bauman

September 30, 2007

Mr. Horrigan was quite an inspiration to me. He was always there when I needed him and pushed me to succeed. I truly will miss him and all of his support.

Your family is with me daily in my thoughts and prayers. May you know that he will always be with many in their hearts.

May God bless you.

Michelle Fallon

September 30, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Horrigan was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. You and your family are in my heart & prayers.

With deepest sympathy,
Michelle Fallon

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