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Haggerty, Sr., Richard C.
June 26, 1934 - October 15, 2021
Greensboro - Richard Charles Haggerty Sr. died on October 15, 2021 at Whitestone retirement community in Greensboro after a period of declining health from COVID 19. He was 87.
He was born on June 26, 1934 in Philadelphia to the late Richard James Haggerty and Anna May Haggerty. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Nina Levin Haggerty. In 1990, he remarried, to Betty Ellington Haggerty, who survives of the home.
He is also survived by his sister, Anna May Haggerty Amelio; his eight children, Richard C Haggerty Jr., Laurie Haggerty Smith (Phillip), Susan Haggerty Rossi (Sal), Kathleen Haggerty Railey (John), Howard James Haggerty, Annette Haggerty Walker (Darrell), David Patrick Haggery (Wendy), Kenneth William Haggerty; and 19 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
Richard Haggerty served in the Navy during the Korean War, where he learned the skills to become a commercial photographer. In 1970, he moved his family from New Jersey to North Carolina to join the staff at Alderman Studios. In 1977, he opened his own photography studio in High Point. His unique style of photography featured the texture and alure of products manufactured in North Carolina in print publications such as G Magazine, House Beautiful and Southern Living. He also traveled the U.S. on assignment for Holiday Inn, Provident Life and many other international companies. He was also known for his love of the open water. He enjoyed many years in retirement sailing on the East Coast and RV touring the continental United States with Betty.
The family will greet friends from 10:30 until 10:50 a.m. on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary located, 4145 Johnson Street in High Point. Reverend Pete Leonard OSFS and burial will follow at Eastlawn Gardens of Memory in Kernersville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to N.C. Children's Hospital, 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514 or online at www.uncchildrens.org.
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Such a wonderful friend. Will never forget his & Nina's compassion for me during time of need. One of God's 'Angels' encountered in my life. I know uall miss ur folks,but u have great memories to share. Luv U All.
Phyllis Tapp
Phyllis Tapp
October 11, 2023
Hello, Haggerty clan: so.sorry to hear bout ur Dad. He was a very.special.person. I will.never forget ur parents ' kindness to me. May God Bless &.keep many beautiful memories. My prayers r w/ uall. Keep in touch
Love, Phyllis
Phyllis & Spencer Tapp
October 28, 2021
Dear Betty, Beth called today to tell me about Rich's death. I was so sorry to hear that although I knew he had not been well. Please accept my and my family's sympathy and I am thinking of you and yours.
Fondly, Diane
Diane Wilkerson
October 24, 2021
Rich, I´m so sorry to hear about your daddy. You´re in my heart always. Lisa
Lisa Tye
Friend
October 22, 2021
Sincerest Condolences
Earl Austin
October 21, 2021
Betty, I am thinking of you as you transition your life - remembering the many good times we all shared enjoying good food, good friends and good boating!
Judith howle
October 18, 2021
Rich and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow. May memories of happier times sustain you in the comings days and weeks ahead.
Wanda Vernon
October 17, 2021
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