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Thomas Horrigan Obituary
THOMAS J. HORRIGAN, SR.
Peacefully on December 12, 2011 at Montgomery General Hospital, after 83 years he departed this life and began his journey home with God. He was born May 17, 1928 in Quincy, MA to Stephen J. and Annie Horrigan. He was raised in the Bronx of New York. Tom served in the United States Marine Corps in Cherry Point, NC as an aircraft mechanic from 1946-1947. He retired as a Detective Sergeant from the Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department after 25 years of service. He was President of the Men of St. John's, St. John's College High School from 1974-1975. He is survived by his wife, Agnes E (Daniels). His legacy lives on in his children Thomas J. Horrigan Jr. (Nancy), Katherine Hinken (Mark) and Patricia Stump (Sam); his grandchildren Tiffany Horrigan, Tara Bewley (John), Amanda Casasola (Stuart), Katelyn Stump, Mark Hinken and Thomas Hinken; and two great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Resurrection Church, 3315 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville, MD on Friday, December 16 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dollard Suter Family Fund 9100 Presidential Parkway, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 or HEROES Inc, 1100 G Street NW Washington, DC 20001. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Horrigan
Maureen (Lynch) McCarthy
December 22, 2011
So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I have many fond memories of him coaching me in CYO softball....Mo Lynch
December 19, 2011
Tommy,
Very sorry to hear about your father's passing. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Sincerely,
John Silk
Jose Brown
December 18, 2011
Mrs. Horrigan,
May the fond memories of your husband live on. He will be missed.
Jose Brown
December 17, 2011
To Tom and Family,
During this peroid of bereavement, I wish to express my deepest sympathy, and extend condolences to you and your family.
I pray that God will grant each of you courage, faith, and strength, in the days weeks,and the months to come.
May God Bless you!
Jose A. Brown
Lou Mazzeo
December 16, 2011
Tom, I was sorry to read of your dad's passing. I will pray for the repose of his soul and for your family during this Christmas season. Lou Mazzeo (UD Class 1991)
December 15, 2011
Mrs. Horrigan,Tom,Kathy and Patty,
May God comfort you at this time and in the days ahead.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jimmy McAleer
December 15, 2011
So sorry to hear of Tom's passing; I have fond memories of your family, Aggie.
Rose Mary McAleer, Ocean Pines, Md
December 15, 2011
Tom,
My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. I am sorry for your loss and pray God's presence would be felt by your entire family.
Bill (Woody) Crane 79
Robert De Mers '79
December 15, 2011
Dear Tom,
So sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. Your accomplishments surely enriched his life. He leaves behind a lovely family.
Terri Raimondi-Burstein
December 15, 2011
Dear Mrs. Horrigan: I was sorry to read of Mr. Horrigan's passing. My thoughts and prayers to you all. I have fond memories of ours times spent with the Horrigan family.
Randy Jameson
December 15, 2011
Tom,
I am sorry to hear the news about your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Marie Gillette
December 15, 2011
Paddy, my heart and prayers are with you and your family..may God give you strength and reassurance...Love, Marie
Marie Gillette
December 15, 2011
Paddy..my heart and my prayers are with you and your family. Love Marie
December 14, 2011
Dear Aggie and family, sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I am glad I got to see him and you at another sad passing, dear Margaret. Please accept my prayers. Love Martha Izaguirre
December 14, 2011
This has broken my heart - my love and thoughts are with Agnes, Kathy, Mark, Markie, Tom and family - love to you all
Rhonda Nitsche
December 14, 2011
Thoughts and prayers with you at this time.
Andy and Barbara and all the McAleers
Jim Palmer
December 14, 2011
May our good and gracious God comfort you with His peace. Love and prayers, Jimmy
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