James Corrigan III

James Henry Corrigan, III, formerly of Rockland, passed away suddenly on April 12th, 2011 at the age of 63. Jim was born in Weymouth, graduated from the Weymouth High School in 1966. He was also Master Counselor of South Shore Chapter of DeMolay. He was Graduate of Penn State University in 1970 with a B.S. in Health and Physical Education where he was an All American Gymnast 1968-1970 and 1970 National Collegiate Long Horse Vaulting Champion. Jim was a former Teacher of Physical Education & Gymnastic Coach for the Weymouth Public School system from 1970-1987 and also Head Girls Gymnastic Coach at Kathy Corrigan's School of Gymnastic from 1970-1984. Jim was the United States Coach for the Geneva Cup, in Switzerland and coached numerous Jr. Olympic AAU Regional & National Champions. His competitive gymnastic teams were well recognized across the country. After retirement from coaching, Jim received his Realtor license and worked as a Realtor Broker from 1985-2009. He was named Broker of the Year in 1989-1990. From 2010 until his passing, Jim was the office manager of Camp New Hope in McGregor, Minnesota where he arranged for camping experiences for handicapped children and adults. He is survived by his former wife and best friend Muriel Corrigan of Hanover, his daughters Ami Nugent of Plymouth, Jodi Corrigan of Hanover, and son Daniel Corrigan of Hanover, his beloved grandchildren Patrick and Kaylin Nugent of Plymouth, his sisters Kathy Corrigan Ekas of Norwell, Patti Dunne of Lebanon, Conn., Bonnie Platt of Palisade, Minnesota, his brother Michael Corrigan of Marshfield, and step brother James Simpson of Rockland, and many loving nieces and nephews. Jim was predeceased by his parents Margaret and James Corrigan, Jr. of Marshfield and stepmother, Phyllis Simpson Corrigan of Marshfield. Jim will be greatly missed by all those who were lucky to have known him. A Memorial Service was held for Jim at the Hilltop Chapel Church in Palisade, Minnesota on Saturday, April 23rd, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hilltop Chapel Church, where Jim was a member, at 49448 Osprey Ave. in Palisade, Minnesota 56464. A Celebration of Life Reception for Jim will be held on Saturday, June 4th at 11:00 A.M. at Kathy Corrigan's School of Gymnastics at 406 V.F.W. Drive in Rockland, MA 02370. Family and Friends are invited to share their special memories of Jim at this time.