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Richard Haggerty Obituary

Richard A. Haggerty
July 24, 1941 - April 4, 2014
North Myrtle Beach
Richard A. Haggerty, 72, a longtime North Myrtle Beach resident and past commander of the American Legion Post 186 in Little River, passed away Friday at the home of his daughter in Florida. He had battled melanoma cancer for many months.
Mr. Haggerty was born in Troy, N.Y., son of the late Thomas and Dorothy Haggerty. A talented high school athlete, he served in the U.S. Air Force and worked for many years at the Washington Gas Company in Springfield, Virginia, retiring as the company store manager. After moving to the Grand Strand, he worked for a time at Myrtle Beach Golf Holidays.
Mr. Haggerty's devotion to serving fellow veterans spanned many years. He was a regular participant and organizer of veterans' memorials and POW/MIA services and events, and was a member of the Rolling Thunder veterans support group.
Mr. Haggerty is survived by his daughter, Dorie Robison of Ormond Beach., Florida; a brother, Harry Haggerty of North Myrtle Beach, a sister, Dorothy Grant of Houston, Texas, and his granddaughter, Caitlin Robison of Ormond Beach, Florida. He was predeceased by a brother, Thomas Haggerty.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church in North Myrtle Beach.

Published by The Sun News on Apr. 13, 2014.
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I will remember Dick Haggerty with such fondness. We worked together at WG - Springfield. He was an extremely nice human being.

Rose Songco

April 15, 2014

RIP Airman !!!

Wayne Williams - USMC

April 13, 2014

DICK was a great guy with a big heart for everyone especially vets. He always had a big smile on his face, which is what I'll keep in my heart to remember him ! RIP big guy ! Love ya !

Sue Wall. RTSC3

April 12, 2014

Dear Haggerty Family,

Dick was involved with the Post, Rolling Thunder and the Veterans Welcome Home and Resource Center. He was always at the Post when he was an officer and helped where he could. My sympathies on your loss.

Frank Horvath

April 12, 2014

Dick Haggerty was a good friend and a dedicated veteran. He will truly be missed.

Bob and Jenny Mausgrover

April 11, 2014

To his family:
He was such a great guy and a wonderful man to work with that you all have my deepest sympathy.
May he rest in peace.

Bonnie Smith

April 10, 2014

Dear Dorie,Bill & Caitlin, Harry & Dorothy ~
We ALL loved Dick ~ he touched my Life many years ago, and continued to bring Joy & Good Feelings to me, & EVERYONE he met! His work for "Mother Gas" was with pleasure, especially the activities he was part of - Service, The Ballfield,WGEA. He will of course be missed by many!
May your Memories bring you Strength & Comfort ~
May God hold him in the palm of His hand until we meet again!
Love and Prayers,
Your Friend, Patti

Board Member of The Quarter Century Club of Washington Gaslight Company

Patti Graninger

April 10, 2014

R I P Dick you will be sorely missed

Kenneth Nordman

April 10, 2014

Dick Haggerty, A real American Patriot, leader, partner in service and Patriotic programs. He gave all for his brothers and sisters in uniform. George and Sue O'Neill, ALP186

April 9, 2014

We will miss Dick,he was one in a million.Thoughts and prayers may he. RIP
He was #1 for dedication to Veterans

Tom Rourke

April 9, 2014

Dave Shaffer

April 9, 2014

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