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Frank Harrigan Obituary

Passed away peacefully in Santa Rosa, CA, surrounded by his loving family on September 7, 2010, beloved husband for 54 years of Catherine E. Harrigan. Loving father of Tom (Shannon) Harrigan, Larry (Laura) Harrigan and Colleen (Herb) McDuffee. Cherished grandfather of Megan, Caitlyn and Brenna. Dear brother of Jim Harrigan, Marge Harrigan and the late Bob, Dick and John Harrigan. Frank was born, reared and educated in San Francisco, CA, graduating from Sacred Heart High School. He enlisted with his close friend, Frank Grimley in the Marine Corps in 1952. Frank spent many years in the deep foundation and marine construction industry, throughout the U.S. and overseas, retiring from J.H. Pomeroy. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, SIRS #58 of Petaluma and a former member of the Penngrove Social Firemen. He was 77 years of age. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 12, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma, with the Vigil Service held at 4:00 p.m. Family and friends are also invited to attend the Funeral Mass, Monday, September 13, 2010 at Noon at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 150 St. Joseph Way, Cotati, CA. Interment, Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Petaluma. The family prefer memorials be made to Hanna Boys Center or to your favorite charity.

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Published by Press Democrat from Sep. 10 to Sep. 13, 2010.

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Wally Wallace

September 12, 2010

Seeing Frank was a highlight of my many memories as a child. As an adult, a role model. He was a great man. He was even a better husband to Cathy & father to his three children. His legacy will live through his family, his grandchildren and his many friends. We miss and love you Frank!

Kim Yeager

September 12, 2010

Dear Harrigan Family,
We are very sorry to hear about Frank. He was a wonderful man who touched so many lives. Throughout the years, the Harrigan/Thornhill gatherings were filled with lots of fun,laughter and love. We are going to miss that man! The Thornhill family
is blessed to have had Frank in our lives. Our prayers are with your family.
Todd,Kim,Jenna,Zac and Karissa Yeager

Vince Baggetta

September 12, 2010

This is most certainly, sad, sad news. Although it has been many, many years since I last saw Frank, we grew up together in the Ingleside district of San Francisco, and over the years, I found great enjoyment in reminiscing about our group of guys and the things we'd do in the name of fun. Frank was one of the best baseball players around in those days, and he was the quickest witted person I've ever known.
I was the only Italian in the group of Irish kids, and I was proud to be part of that wonderful group of guys. Frank Grimley, Tom Nealon, Leo and Terry Smyth as well as Frank, were names which bring back many, many pleasant memories of my youth. I am extremely sad for his family's loss, and my heart and prayers go out to you at this most difficult time.

September 12, 2010

Our condolences to the family. Our prayers go out to you.

Jan and Bill Swain, Sr.

Tom Nealon

September 11, 2010

Well Frank. We all just got back together from the old neighborhood doing our twice a year luncheons won't be the same without you ,many years and many stories were told and alot of untold stories was left not told yet, but for sure we will all meet again and laugh
May you rest in Peace dear old friend and I send condolences to all your family,hold on to the good times God bless you all..
Tom Nealon

sandy dye

September 11, 2010

a most wonderful uncle who was the core of the entire Harrigan clan.Forever remembered.He will be missed dearly forever. I send my heartfelt condolences to the entire family,and may all your cherished memories give you the strength you'll need to get through these tough days to come.I love you all and I'm sorry I wont be able to make the services but my heart is with you all.Love cousin sandy and her entire family

Marge Harrigan

September 11, 2010

May you rest in peace my loving brother.

Cathy Fesinmeyer

September 11, 2010

I have so many fond memories of spending time with Uncle Frank and Aunt Cathy and all of my cousins. Spending the night when you lived in San Franciso to all the parties you had in at home in Pengrove. Uncle Frank always had a kind word to say and always welcomed us with open arms. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Rebecca Fernandez

September 11, 2010

Much love & prayers go out to you all.May your memories stay strong as family love to carry on till you all will be together in time.

shawn wallace

September 10, 2010

I am so thankful I got to spend some time with Frank in the hospital a couple of weeks ago. I helped him (or not) to answers on his crossword puzzle and using a coat-hanger in the closet, I was able to fix his TV so he could watch his beloved Giants game.

Always the gentle giant.

He called me Clancy as a kid while he called his son Larry Wrench-head. :O)

My dad (his cousin) adored him. So did I. We all did.

He will be greatly missed. My love, my thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Harrigan family. May you all be comforted in your memories of him.

Much love. xoxoxoox

Mary Vondrak

September 10, 2010

Colleen
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. May your love and memories of your dad comfort you. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Larry, Tom, your mom and all of your family. God Bless.

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