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John Haggarty Obituary
The former president of U.S. Ceramic Tile Company in Canton, age 94, died Feb. 17, 2015, after a struggle with Alzheimer's. John was a Lieutenant Captain in the Army Air Corp, flying 151 missions in the Philippines as a P-38 pilot, an accomplishment that earned him the Distinguished Flying Cross. He often credited his safe return from war with a second mission to fulfill: marry Virginia McGrath who lived three blocks from his family home in Wyandotte, Mich. They wed on Nov. 24, 1945, and had five children in their 69-year marriage. A graduate of the University of Michigan, John was a committed Wolverine fan. He possessed profound business acumen, a wonderful Irish wit and an unbridled passion for his family. His parents, Robert and Sarah Haggarty; and siblings: Will and Robert Haggarty, Marge May and Mernie Watts predecease John.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia; and children: Lynn Sturm of Canton, Maureen of Pittsburgh, Pa., Peggy (Stan) Cravens of Union, Ky., Shawn (Michael) Adley of North Canton, and John of Powell, Ohio. He has nine grandchildren: Amy Sturm, Lauren (Sturm) Schweizer, Jill Sturm, Ryan, Devan and Jaclyn Adley, Adrian (Cravens) Suttle, Charlie and Liz Cravens, Sean and Sarah Haggarty; and five great- grandchildren.
Viewing will be held Sunday, (Today) Feb. 22nd., from 2 to 4 p.m. at Lamiell Funeral Home, 1353 Cleveland Ave. N.W., Canton, and for one hour prior to a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church on Monday, Feb. 23rd., with Father Donald King as celebrant. Entombment will be in North Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 7388 Turfway Road, Florence, Ky. 41042. The family wishes to express great gratitude to the staff of Elmcroft Senior Living for their wonderful care. Online condolences may be made at:
www.lamiellfuneralhome.com
(Lamiell, 330-456-7375)
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February 25, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with at this difficult time. We enjoyed being neighbors of the Haggarty family. John will be missed by so many. Paul and Rita Hisrich
February 23, 2015
Dear Lynn, So sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in our prayers Wendy and Peter Juneau
Sharon Schaub-Deierling
February 23, 2015
Wishing you peace and serenity during this difficult time. God bless you.
Robert Schaub
February 23, 2015
Dear Haggarty Family,
We are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Robert Schaub Family
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February 22, 2015
so sorry to hear of your loss. john was such a great friend and father. MO........call me..678 886 0121 love and prayers to all of you...j.b.
February 22, 2015
Dear Virginia and John,
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your husband and father. You will be in my prayers. JP, It has been years, but your dad was a memorable man.
Chris Devore
Dave & Marilee MacAskill
February 22, 2015
Dear John and family, we are so sorry to learn of the loss of your wonderful dad. You're all in our prayers!
February 21, 2015
Dear Virginia,
I am so sorry to hear about John Have missed you at St. Michael's. Your Shawn and her husband, Mike, were classmates of my daughter, Kathy. With sympathy from all the Blaes family. Jeanne Blaes
Betsy Pooley
February 21, 2015
Shawn and Family, so sorry for you loss. May you find peace during this very difficult time in the wonderful memories you have. God bless.
George and Josette Devore
February 20, 2015
Virginia,and Family:We have wonderful memories of our times together!We share your loss and send our love and prayers
Diane Eberly
February 20, 2015
It was such a pleasure knowing John. What a delightful man. I wish the family peace as you struggle with his loss.
Karen milligan
February 20, 2015
I'm sorry for your loss.
Steve Smitn
February 20, 2015
My deepest sympathy to your entire family on the news of John's passing. He was a sterling example of a fine gentleman, loving & dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and an American hero.
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