D. Joseph Horgan

D. Joseph Horgan

D. Horgan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 14, 2011.
HORGAN, D. Joseph - In his 80th year at Rouge Valley Centenary Hospital following a brief illness. Joe was the dear brother of Patricia (Lou Dennis) and John (Ann) Horgan and beloved son of the late Timothy Francis and Mary Ellen Horgan. Uncle to Tim (Karen), Paul (Susi) and Tracy (Smiley) Dennis, Mary Ann (Bernie Gratton), Patricia (John Rush) and Carole Horgan. Great-uncle to Tim Jr., Ryan, Florien, Donny, Lucy, John, Ian and Andrew. Joe passed away peacefully on May 8 and a Funeral Mass was held at St. Rose of Lima Church in Scarborough on May 10. The family would like to thank Toronto Fire Services and the Toronto Police Department for the care and support shown to Joe over the years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Toronto Firefighters' Association, 39 Commissioners Street, Toronto, ON M5A 1A6.

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