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Richard HaggertyJr. Obituary
Richard W. Haggerty,Jr., 83, of Stamford passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, November 18, 2013. He was born on August 25, 1930 in Mt. Vernon, NY to the late Richard W. and May Mahar Haggerty, Sr.
He started his own business in 1956, R.W Haggerty Pool of Stamford of which he was extremely proud of and was a long time sponsor of Stamford Youth Hockey, North Stamford Little League, Stamford Senior Babe Ruth and many other youth organizations. He also served as VP of 16-18, Babe Ruth Baseball and was a former member of Tamarack Country Club. He played for the Burtenwood Air Force Baseball team while serving in the US Air Force during the Korean War in the European Professional League. He was an outstanding baseball Player for the Stamford Advocate Baseball Team and Stamford High School Championship Teams, played professional baseball for the Cleveland Indians, Boston and Milwaukee Braves and was also an avid fan of professional baseball, football, hockey and college football.
Richard is survived by his loving wife Emily Ruggiero Haggerty of Stamford, his loving children Karen Maki of Stamford, Richard "Mick" Haggerty and his wife Susan of Danbury, Robert "Bobby" Haggerty and his wife Barbara of Stamford, Bonnie Leister and her husband Jeff of Michigan, Roger Haggerty and his wife Kathy of Stamford, his loving grandchildren Bobby, Jr., Lauren, David, Michael, Sean, Jaclyn, Kaitlyn "KC", Ryan, Shane and Justin Haggerty and Alyssa and Jake Maki. Also surviving is his sister Marion Santo.
Besides his parents, Richard was predeceased by his sister Jean Wilder.
A funeral procession will be leaving The Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford on November 21, 2013 at 9:30 AM for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 403 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford at 10:30 AM. Entombment will follow at St. John's Mausoleum, Darien. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 from 4:00-8:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Building, Memphis, TN 38105.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Stamford Fire Dept, EMS and the Police Dept for their quick response and care.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard HaggertyJr.
November 25, 2013
I miss you
Rodney & Ann Kersten
November 23, 2013
Nov 23, 2013
Dear Kathy & Roger & Family,
Our sympathy to all of you. Think of all the great memories that are a blessing to you.
Love and prayers.
Rodney & Ann Kersten
Helen Gross
November 21, 2013
Dear Emily and Family:
I am very sorry to hear of Richard's passing, I am unable to attend the funeral but wished to convey our condolences. We will keep Richard and all of you in our prayers.
Helen Gross and family.
Scott Wosleger
November 21, 2013
Roger and Family,
My condolences on your loss. Roger, I always loved how your dad wanted us to compete at the highest level in every sport. Competing meant a lot to him and, as a result, meant a lot to us. Fathers and coaches like him have shaped us by caring enough to demand our best in everything we do. As a result we are able to achieve some great things. Thank you Mr. Hags. God bless.
Bill Monast
November 21, 2013
Roger and Kathy
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Lucille Grasso
November 20, 2013
Emily, It's been many years since our paths have crossed, but I was saddened to read of Dick's passing. I have fond memories of our high school days. Most sincerely,
Lucille Grasso
John & Julie DeAngelis
November 20, 2013
Roger and The Haggerty Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your great loss. Mr Haggs was always great to see around town. He was his families biggest cheerleader/supporter and will be missed by many.
Mary O'Connell
November 20, 2013
Dear Mrs. Haggerty and Family -
Very saddended about Mr. Haggerty's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. A dear friend to my parents and family for many years. He will truly be missed.
November 20, 2013
With very deepest sympathies and much love from the Denham family
November 20, 2013
Emily and family, My sincere condolences. I remember many memories all the way back to jrr? high school days. a good guy and he will be missed. Barbara Mulrooney
Dr. Richard Sass
November 19, 2013
To the Haggerty Family, with sympathy...
Bruno Giordano
November 19, 2013
Dear Emily: May I extend my deep sympathy to you and your family on Dick"s passing You have all done so much for Stamford over these long years. I remember especially the start of Stamford Youth Hockeyin 1987, while Superintendent of Recreation. You both gave all yiuth activities tremendous support over the years,and as your children matured, they too helped to make Stamford to be known as sports minded and good sports. For all Dick, you and the family have done for Stamford the community salutes you and will remember Dick for his marvelous sacrifices for his beloved City. Bruno Giordano, former Mayor of Stamford (1967- 1969)
Mary Resteghini
November 19, 2013
Mick and family. We are all so sorry for the loss of your father. Thoughts are with all of you.
Resteghini's
ben mostowy
November 19, 2013
A great Stamfordite, Mr Hags! My sincere condolences to the family
Paul Rotante
November 19, 2013
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
November 19, 2013
Dearest Emily and family - Across the miles we feel your pain - a lifetime dear friend is no longer physically with us, but his spirit will continue. We pray you feel God's loving comfort. Our deepest sympathy, Honey & Gene
Joe & Faith Markovich
November 19, 2013
Dear Emily & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are for Dick and all of you during these trying times. While Dick often showed a tough demeanor, he clearly loved all of you and would want you to stay strong for the family and take care of each other in spite of any differences that can arise.
With all of our love,
ray interlandi
November 19, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mike Robustelli
November 19, 2013
Haggerty Family,
We were so sorry to hear of "Mr Hags" passing. He was a great man and an inspiration to all of us. Great coach and great mentor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you . God Bless "Mr Hags".
Love Mike , Tracey & family
November 19, 2013
Thank you for your service to our country.
A grateful American
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