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Richard Dunigan Obituary

Richard E. Dunigan of Pottstown Richard E. Dunigan, 82, died on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Manatawny Manor of Pottstown. Dick was born on Sept. 24, 1930 in Woodbridge, N.J. to the late Owen S. and Elizabeth Farrell Dunigan. Mr. Dunigan was raised in Woodbridge, N.J. He was a life long parishioner of St. James Church where he served as a Eucharist Minister and Trustee. Dick was recipient of the Medal Regina Nostra in 1992. After his graduation from St. Mary's High School he worked with his father, and from 1951 to his retirement in 1992, Dick was the president of Owen S. Dunigan and Co., Plumbing and Heating. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Middlesex Council #857. He was the husband of Margaret Coffey Dunigan; father of Maureen Kelly (late Gerard P. Kelly), Patricia Gazzillo (Neil), and Mary Beth Flannery (Shawn); grandfather of Farrell, Leah, and Brynn Flannery; Erin and Megan Gazzillo; and Margaret and Elizabeth Kelly. He was the brother of the late J. Berton Dunigan and Elisabeth Abbott. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Dick's life celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, at Mauger-Givnish Funeral Home 24 Monument Avenue, Malvern. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 10, at St. James Catholic Church Main Street and Amboy Avenue Woodbridge, N.J., where friends may visit from 9 to 10 a.m. Interment St. James Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to St. James Church Pantry, 148 Grenville Street, Woodbridge, NJ 07095. www.maugergivnish.com

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Published by The Daily Local from May 6 to May 7, 2013.

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May 10, 2013

My sincere sympathy to the Dunnigan family. I attended St. James School in the 60s and I always remember Dick coming into the cafeteria with his derby and big smile. He could even get Sr. Josephus to smile. I am sure he is at peace.
Judy Maniscalco Reynolds

John & Pat Woolley

May 9, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dunigan family. Dick was a unique, and sincerely dedicated person who is in the hands of God.

Maryjane Scheibal

May 8, 2013

Dear Margie and family..My condolences to you on the passing of Dick..many childhood memories include you all..The Grady's, Eleanor, and I do recall Dick always visiting and sitting in the backyard of the Grady's..on Amboy Ave..so many years ago...love from the former Janie Miller..daughter of Hank and Agnes [email protected]

May 8, 2013

Our sympathy is with you at this difficult time. His sense of humor was unequaled. He was a giant among men. Sincerely, Marty and Rosemary Naughton

MaryEllen O'Connor(Golden)

May 8, 2013

Dear Marge & girls,
The Lord has taken a truly good man to be with him in Heaven. I know the family will watch over him and enjoy his wonderful sense of humor. You are in my prayers.
MaryEllen

Leon Gerity

May 7, 2013

THe thoughts and sympathies are with you from the Gerity Family. He was truely a wonderful man and always had a way to make you smile.

May 7, 2013

Dear Marge, Maureen, Patti, and MaryBeth,
I am so sorry for your loss, the Lord needed a new plumber. My prayers are with you during this very trying time. Know that he is in good hands. He was a true servant of the Lord. He was so kind, and helped so many people of Woodbridge. He had a way of making you laugh with his quips. May he rest in peace. Fondly, Rita Bertagna

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