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Lillian Hartigan Obituary
of Tupelo, Mississippi
Mrs. Lillian Katherine Hartigan, 69, died Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born April 25, 1938 in Binghamton, New York, the daughter of the late Blaine Decker and Reta O'Hara Vojacek. She graduated from St. Patrick's High School and was the manager of Laurel Bowl in Binghamton for over 20 years. She moved to Tupelo January 2000 and quickly fell in love with Tupelo and the southern lifestyle. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church, an avid card player and bowling enthusiast. She became a fixture at RebelLanes where she spread her love for the game of bowling and ran the youth bowling program. Survivors include two sons, Kevin Hartigan and wife, Lisa, Tupelo, J. Christopher Hartigan and wife, Elizabeth, Pittsburgh, Pa.; two daughters, Mary Land and husband, James, Vestal, N.Y., Teresa Belo and husband, John, Apple Valley, Minnesota; eleven grandchildren, Matt, Timothy, Lucas, Elizabeth, Julia, Mark, Katie, Kristen, Eric, Nicole, Marissa; three cousins, Carol Gance and husband, Al, Endicott, N.Y., Marcia Tobin and husband, Thomas, Vestal, N.Y., Gloria Silvernail and husband, Jack, Endwell, N. Y.
Pallbearers will be W. T. Rial, Roger Nichols, Rudy, Kasimakis, Jason Loague, Ronnie Holt, and Jerry Holt. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday, December 8, 2007, at St. James Catholic Church with Father Henry Shelton officiating. Burial will follow in Tupelo Memorial Park. Holland-Harris Funeral Directors Tupelo Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be emailed to [email protected].
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Memories and Condolences
for Lillian Hartigan
Frank & Helen Gennarelli
January 1, 2008
To the Family of Lillian Hartigan:
Please accept our prayers and condolences for your loss. Lillian was a good friend of ours at St. Patrick's. May she restr in peace.
Joyce mcneill
December 21, 2007
My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow. She was one heck of a lady and will be greatly missed. She was always there when I needed someone to talk to and I have missed that since she went down south. I will keep her in my heart and you do the same and she will never be gone. May God bless you and the entire family. Keep in touch, Love and Blessings for you
love, Joyce McNeill
kathy mcneill
December 15, 2007
kevin, lisa & boys,
so sorry for the loss. she was a great lady and we all had some good times together at laurel...remember we are all here for you...
eric felter
December 14, 2007
our deepest sympathy goes out to the family. lillian was a special friend and will be greatly missed.
eric and janice
Denny and Cindy Anderson
December 12, 2007
Kevin, Lisa, and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your moms passing. She was such a thoughtful person, and I will always remember that pleasant smile of hers. May God comfort you and your family at this most difficult time, and may all your happy memories bring a smile to your heart.
Dolly Valachovic
December 12, 2007
My name is Dolly Valachovic and I remember Lillian from JC Bowl and also Laurel, She was a lot of fun and her smile and beautiful red hair will be missed. She is with Jesus now and probably organizing a bowling tournament with co chairman, Mary Smack.
Lisa Schlepuetz
December 10, 2007
Mary & Teresa
So sorry to hear about the death of your mother. Know that I have your two families in our hearts and prayers
Patricia Juriga
December 10, 2007
Kevin, Lisa and family -
We are so sorry to hear of Lillian's sudden passing. So many great memories........
Take care,
Patty and Ray J
eric felter
December 8, 2007
WITH OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY.LILLIAN WAS A SPECAIL FRIEND TO US AND WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED
ERIC AND JANICE
JoAnn Peworchik
December 8, 2007
Kevin, Theresa, Chris, and Mary:
I was so sad to hear about your mom. She was a very special person and we had oh so many great times at Laurel. Many nights of her making her famous After Eight drinks and staying up way too late into the night having a great time singing along with the juke box. We called your mom Miss Kitty and we were her kittens. We will miss her dearly. Her contribution to the sport of bowing will never be forgotten. My thoughts are with you all.
Nancy Mc Govern
December 8, 2007
My name is Nancy Ann Mc Govern and I will miss Lillian very much. She was a good friend and she helped me alot in my bowling. She owned Laurel Bowl in Binghamton where I bowl . I am on a Blind Bowling league there and Lillian was always there for us. I will miss her alot. I am visually impaired.
Mickie & Pat Carr
December 8, 2007
Kevin,Chris,Mary,Teresa
We were sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother.
We shared many wonderful times with both your Mom and Dad on Stephanie Lane and Felters Rd.
Pat & Mickie Carr
December 8, 2007
Kevin,Chris,Mary,Teresa
We were sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. We shared many wonderful memories of your Mom and Dad on Stephanie Lane and Felters Rd.
December 8, 2007
Kevin, Chris, Mary, Teresa
We were so sorry to read of your Mom's passing. We shared many wonderful times with your mom and dad on Stephanie Lane and Felters Rd. May she rest in peace.
Mickie & Pat Carr.
Patricia Curry-Wilson
December 8, 2007
My memories of your Mom/cousin go back to 1944...at St Mary's school...where she and I and Billy competed every year for the "top" prize( I think the nuns may have fudged it a little, cause it seemed to rotate every year(-:)...I remember her beautiful long dark red hair and her indomitable spirit..her grand mother and her Aunts and cousins Marcia and Carol and how really nice it was to visit at Lillian's home...Your Mom was a great gal and although she leaves a hole in your hearts...remember how truly BLESSED we were to have her in our lives...
Lil..Via con Dios, my dear old friend...save a place at God's table for your old pals...we'll be there anon!
Love
Patricia Anne
Chris Brienza
December 8, 2007
Lil was just like a mother to me for some years, and continued to be there for me with many miles seperating us. I will cherish all of my memories of her and am so glad she was part of my life. Chris
Sue and Donnie Wargo
December 8, 2007
We are very sorry to here of Lillian's
passing she will be missed by all who came in touch with her. I worked with her for 16 years at Laurel Bowl But I was glad that I was able to talk to her last week I will always remember that talk.she will be greatly missed
Tom, Frances, & Mathieu Montefusco
December 7, 2007
To the Hartigan family,
Sorry for your loss. May God help you through these troubled times.
Sue & Donnie Wargo
December 7, 2007
We are so sorry to hear about Lillian's passing. We had many good years of working together and have many fond memories. She will be sadly missed by all that knew her. I'm so glad I had a chance to talk with her last week. Our prayers & thoughts are with the family.
Maryanne Davitt
December 7, 2007
Lillian and I both went to St.Mary' s Grammar School and then to St. Patrick's Academy. We walked to school together everyday for years. She was a kind and loving person who always cared about others. Her grandmother was so-o-o tiny that she and my aunt were the only two people who could look each other in the eye.
My sister Kathleen and Lillian's cousins, Marcia and Carol were in school together also. You are in our prayers at this very sad time for you.
Evie and Joani McCarthy
December 7, 2007
So sorry about Lillian's passing. Our thoughts & prayers go out to the entire family.
Nicole & Marissa Dunnier
December 7, 2007
I will miss my Red Grandma, wish I could have said good-bye...
Frank & Helen Gennarelli
December 7, 2007
To the Hartigan Family: Please accept our prayers and condolences for Lillian. She was a close friend or ours at St. Patrick's Academy in Bighamton, NY
May God take her to his Holy Land!
Niki & Todd Ryan
December 7, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this time. She will always be remembered here at Laurel Bowl
Kathi (Quain) Cook
December 7, 2007
I'm very sorry about your mom; my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
eric felter
December 7, 2007
out thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family. lillian was a special friend to many and will be greatly missed.
eric and janice
Alice Woodruff
December 7, 2007
My thoughts are with the family at this sad time.
Joseph and Nancy Vilasi and Family
December 7, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Roger and Kathy Drumm
December 7, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Hartigan family. We have a lot of very special memories spending time with Lillian and her family. Especially at this time of the year, the memories of the various Christmas parties bring a smile to our face. Lillian has, and always will, have a very special place in our hearts.
Love, Roger, Kathy, Tim and Philip Drumm.
Michael Heslin
December 7, 2007
To The Hartigan Family:
I remember your mother, grandmother, friend, etc. She was a lovely, gracious lady who loved and enjoyed life. I still remember her in St. Patrick's Academy. May the Angels take her to Paradise; May the choirs of angels receive her and may she with the once-poor Lazarus have rest everlasting. May she rest in peace!
Mike "Maux" Heslin
Pat Cortright
December 7, 2007
My Thoughts and Prayers are with your fanily at this hard time. I just lost my husband Nov.28. We were all friends of Lillian at Laurel Bowl. Please except my deepest Condolences. God Be With You All.
Pat Cortright
December 7, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.I just lost my husband Nov.28, we were all friends of Lillian at Laurel Bowl. Please except my deepest condolences. God Be With You All.
Mark J. Terry Sr.
December 7, 2007
May your good thoughts and vivid memories help see you through this difficult time.My thoughts go out to you and your family.Kevin may seeing my name bring a smile to you during this tough time. Mark
mary & john parks
December 7, 2007
A friend from many years ago. Always a pleasant smile.
Art (Sarge) & Barb Dunnier
December 7, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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