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Andrew Haggerty Obituary
Andrew C. Haggerty passed away on April 24, 2011 at the age of 80.Born June 12, 1930 in Somerville Ma., to Margaret (Heafey) and Andrew Haggerty. He is survived by his Devoted wife Isabel for 59 years, 3 daughters Elaine Tostvin her husband Bruce, Maureen Bates and her husband Roger and Nancy McCullough and her husband Michael.,. 2 sons Kevin and his wife Suzanne, and William. and was pre-deceased by a son Andrew C. Jr. in 1979. He was also survived by 12 grandchildren Seth and Sarah Tostevin, Robert (Bethanee),Matthew (Jenny) Bates, Beth (Michael) Ruiz, Kevin Jr. Sean and Kylie Haggerty, Andy Caitlin, Casey and Timothy McCullough, and 2 great grandchildren, Colton and Madeline Bates. Andy and Isabel moved to Suffern March of 1959, he worked at Ford Motor Co., in Mahwah NJ for 31 years and was receiver of Taxes for the Town of Ramapo for 16 years retiring in 1998. He Loved Suffern, and was an active member of the community, serving as Democratic Committeeman from 1960 to 1998. He was elected Trustee in the Village of Suffern in 1991 and served that capacity until 1997when he became Mayor. He was Mayor from 1997 to 2001at which time he stepped down to become a Trustee again from 2001 to 2010. He was a member of the Lions Club from 2002 to present, He also a member of the Irish Twinning Committee for many years, serving as VP for 6 years. He was a social member of the Sons of Italy for many years and a member of the AOH Division 4 Co President of the Washington Ave. Cypress Road School PTA 1965-1966. Andy was also Vice President of the New York State Receiver's Assoc. for 4 years, and Honorary member of the Suffern Hose Co. 1 and a member of the Suffern Seniors club from 2002. As Mayor he started the Downtown Revitalization program and improved and enlarged the Suffern Park system. He had all the police cars equipped with life saving equipment, computers, and video cameras. The Village Board changed the name of the Chestnut Street Park in Downtown Suffern to Andrew C. Haggerty Park upon his retirement from politics in September of 2010. He was devoted to the Suffern High School Hockey Team and in 2008 the scholarship committee changed the name of the hockey scholarship to the Andrew and Isabel Haggerty Scholarship Fund. He will truly be missed by many. Andrew's Funeral Mass will be Celebrated on Thursday at 10:00 Am at Sacred Heart Church in Suffern burial will follow at Maryrest Cemetery in Mahwah, NJ friends may call on Tuesday from 7-9 Pm and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 Pm at the Scarr Funeral Home Inc Route 202 Suffern. In lieu of flowers donations to the Scholarship Fund C/O Colleen McCarren 32 Laurel Road Sloatsburg NY 10974, or Sacred Heart Church 125 Lafayette Ave Suffern NY 10901
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ANITA FINKELSTEIN
April 27, 2011
DEAR ISABEL AND FAMILY:
SO SORRY FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. I SO ENJOYED WORKING WITH ANDY. BEING IN IRELAND WITH THE TWO OF YOU WAS SO MUCH FUN. I STILL GIGGLE AT THE EXPRESSION ON ANDY'S COUSINS' FACE WHEN WE ALL CAME TO VISIT "THE FAMILY ESTATE" AFTER LOOKING FOR IT FOR MORE THAN 2 HOURS! I WILL MISS HIM. HE WAS A GOOD FELLA! MUCH LOVE, ANITA FINKELSTEIN
Marilyn Hingston
April 27, 2011
Dearest Aunt Isabel and all my cousins,
I am so sorry and saddened for the loss of Uncle Andy. I hope the knowledge that he was loved, respected, and greatly admired will bring you some comfort among the tears.
Marilyn
April 26, 2011
Dear Isabel & Bill & Family. My condolences and prayers on the loss of Andrew. He was a great Man, and well known in Suffern. He will be very missed by all who had the privilege to know him. God Bless The Haggerty Family. Sincerely, Mike T. Connor & Family / Suffern, NY.
April 26, 2011
Love and prayers to you and your family, Maddie McBain, your friend from Sacred Heart
Dionne Clark
April 26, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dan Griffin
April 26, 2011
I am very sorry for your loss, my condolences to the family. I have some great memories of Mr. Haggerty which will stay close with me forever.
April 26, 2011
Dear Isabel and family....
Our deepest sympathy to all of you..We have some great memories of Andy... with the Malone's and McCormick's...
Jim & Maureen Conklin
Mathai Chacko
April 26, 2011
Sorry to hear the sad news about Mr Haggerty. He was a great man always ready to help. I had the privilage of meeting him at Ramapo Orthopedic and at Village hall and at Lion's club functions and at special functions at Suffern St Mary's church. He will surely be missed by all. Our Condlences to the Haggerty family and may Mr Haggerty's soul rest in eternal peace
April 26, 2011
Suffern lost a great man and we lost a good friend. Our heartfelt condolences to Isabel and family.
Harris and Ethel Levine
June & George Parness
April 26, 2011
June and I were saddened to hear of Andy's passing. We've known Andy and Isabel for 40 plus years and treasured their friendship. Andy put on a tough exterior but he was a warm and caring person. I can attest to many of his good deeds. He'll will truly be missed. As the Gaelic Blessing goes: May he sit at the right hand of God.
Scott Bray
April 26, 2011
So sorry for your loss , RIP Mr Haggerty, Thoughts and Prayers to All..
Beth and Matt Blecker
April 26, 2011
Isabel, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Andy will be greatly missed by all. Be comforted in knowing how loved he was by the community he served for so many years.
Regina and Roger Hamilton
April 26, 2011
We are so sorry to hear of Andy's passing away, I will always remember him as such a friendly and soft spoken man.
My mother also remembers Andy as a young boy growing up in Somerville, and sends her condolences.All of you are in our prayers and thoughts.
John and Joyce Kastor [Ackerson]
April 26, 2011
We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Haggerty's passing .He was a great man. I will always remember him singing Danny Boy with my uncle Jim [McCormick]. They were great friends and when my uncle passed he sang that song in church to his friend and had everyone in tears . Rest in peace Mr. Haggerty you will be missed by many.
Chris Sagliano
April 26, 2011
Sorry to hear about Mr Haggerty's passing a great man always ready to lend a hand,I have some fond memories of Andy and he will surely be missed by all,he always had the time for a smile and a hello,Condlences to the Haggerty family and may Mr H rest in eternal peace
Holly Bishop
April 25, 2011
Dear Auntie and Cousins all,
As a little girl,I was always excited to see him..he was so big and kind. As an adult, I was delighted to share in his funny stories and kind heart. A favorite memory will always be the reunion where we were "posing for pictures" while Uncle Andy set up his video camera! My heart aches for your loss and I can only pray it is lightened for you all by knowing how well loved he will always be.
Holly and Michael
Jeff DeLaney
April 25, 2011
Very sorry for your loss, RIP Mr Hag
Carole and Stephen Hamilton
April 25, 2011
Dear Isabel and Family, we were so sad to hear of Andy's passing. He was a gentle and kind man. Stephen and I send our love and condolences.
J B GULLA
April 25, 2011
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS
Bev Condon-Simon
April 25, 2011
Dearest Mrs. Haggerty, Kevin, Nancy and Billy and family,
So sorry to hear of Mr. Haggerty's passing. My memories of him reach back almost 45 years to the days at Foxwood Pond the last Sunday before Christmas when he would play Santa Claus for us kids and come out from behind the big rock with small gifts for the neighborhood kids. Truly, one of the best memories of growing up in Foxwood.
He will be greatly missed. May you all find comfort in the joys, tears, love and laughter shared with him.
Godspeed, Mr. Haggerty.
In sympathy and prayers,
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