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He was a amazing teacher .I loved to talk to him about history I have thought about him many times Through the years .he was a great guy and will be missed.
Brad Vaughn
July 30, 2022 | School


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Ypsilanti, Michigan
Oct 24, 1941 – Jun 3, 2022
James Patrick DignanYpsilanti, MI Age 80
Surrounded by his entire loving family, James Patrick Dignan died from complications of 5 cancers on June 3, 2022. Born to Alice and John Dignan on October 24, 1941, he attended St John’s Elementary in Ypsilanti and St Thomas High School in Ann...
Read MoreHe was a amazing teacher .I loved to talk to him about history I have thought about him many times Through the years .he was a great guy and will be missed.
Brad Vaughn
July 30, 2022 | School
I always respected him as a coach and I learned a lot from him, but he was hard on me .. he taught me some life lessons that I have used as a 20 year high school baseball coach in California .. I owe so much to him
July 01, 2022
I send my condolences to Patricia, Cassandra and John. I am so sorry I did not know of Pat's passing until today ( 6/11.) Patrick was a dear friend, department colleague and an inspiration to all who knew him. I know his spirit will live on in his children, his grandchildren and the students that he taught and coached at Ypsi High.
Rochelle (Ricky) Balkam
June 11, 2022 | Friend
He not only coached me, taught me who I wanted to be. How to lead by example as he always did. On his teams 1964-69 RIP Diggs
Leroy Meade
June 09, 2022 | School
Thank you for making a difference in so many of our lives. I will never forget your "dusty black baseball shoes " that you wore on the field and in the classroom! may you Rest In Peace. Prayers of comfort and grace to the entire family.
Lynne Spires-Allen
June 09, 2022
My coach in football and basketball in 1964 at Roosevelt in Ypsilanti. He and Norm Parker made it fun. My deepest sympathy. RIP.
Terry Curry
June 09, 2022
RIP. Mr. Dignan was my Drivers Ed teacher in 66. BennieToliver was also a student. Great person.
Sandy Ylisto
June 08, 2022
To all who knew and loved him we cherish our memories...even though I had not seen him since I graduated in 81 there are certain people you never forget no matter how long you live he was one of them. Very sorry for your loss , the Frisbie family
Kevin frisbie
June 08, 2022 | School
My families thoughts and prayers are with all of his family.
Ila Kline-Grant and Sue Kline
June 08, 2022 | Other