Robert D. Narrigan Main Line Builder & Community Philanthropist, March 29, 2014 of Newtown Square & Avalon, NJ formerly of Wayne, Pa. Graduated from Lower Merion High School. During WWII, he joined the Merchant Marine and spent three and a half years at sea. After the war, he briefly attended Temple University, then decided to start his business as a builder and developer on the Main Line that lasted over 60 years. As a well-known Main Line Builder in residential and commercial building, he twice received the award as Builder of the Year from Main Line Builders Association. As a Philanthropist, Bob was grateful for the community where he lived and loved. His philanthropic endeavors included, The Wayne Presbyterian Church as an Elder for over 50 years, The Faith Tabernacle Church in Chester, Boy Scouts of America, The Board of Upper Main Line YMCA, Habitat for Humanity in the Greater Philadelphia Area, Benefactor for Bryn Mawr Hospital and the Wetlands Institute of Stone Harbor, NJ. Bob enjoyed all things wonderful. As an outdoorsman, he loved kayaking, swimming, sailing, snorkeling and scuba diving. Travel was one of his passions, especially when he could include any and all members of this family, whether it be a beautiful beach or an outward bound that challenged his strength and stamina. He embraced it all. His deepest love was his wife and family. He felt blessed by the love and support of his family. He was the beloved husband of Joan (nee Trotter). Father of Stephen R. Narrigan and wife Susan, Julia N. Davis and Pamela Narrigan Gougeon Grandfather of 9 grandchildren, Kathryn (Stephen) DeMarco, Megan, Sydney, Heather (Thomas) Holden, Jennifer, Amanda (Michael) Owens, Dena (Stephen) Corrado, Elaina, and Rosemary and five great grandchildren. His family will always remember his motto," try to leave the wood pile higher than you found it". A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 3rd @ 11:00 am in The Wayne Presbyterian Church, 125 E Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, Pa. 19087. In lieu of flowers contributions in his name may be made to The Wayne Presbyterian Church Building Endowment Fund to the address above. Stuard Funeral Home

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Published by Main Line Media News from Mar. 31 to Apr. 6, 2014.

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April 7, 2014

Dear Joan,
How fortunate I was to see Bob and you as well when visiting Woozy's mother, Mary Baker Supplee, at Dunwwody. Her long path came to the end 2/13/12 after 106 !/2 years so I have not seen you all since then.
What a lovely, elegant gentleman whose smile I always looked forward to. With love and prayers for Bob and all of your family,

Barkie Supplee

April 3, 2014

DEAR JOAN AND FAMILY I WAS AT THE SERVICE FOR BOB TODAY WHAT A WONDERFUL A BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE TO A WONDERFUL MAN.WE ARE ALL BETTER BECAUSE HE TOUCHED OUR LIVES.HOPE THEY HAVE SNICKERDODDLES IN HEAVEN.MAY GOD HOLD HIM IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND.TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF I WILL KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS.GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. JOAN YOUNG DREXEL HILL,PA.

Betty Miller Brown

April 3, 2014

The Miller family has such wonderful memories of Bob and the whole Narrigan family from our days in Avalon, NJ. Except for visiting him when he and my dad, Ralph, were at Dunwoody together, my last memory of Bob is seeing him slowly riding his bicycle on Dune Drive in the rain. He was the best at organizing "ball" on the beach and delivering fresh vegetables to all his seashore friends! Somehow I think he is not resting, but he is at peace. Best to Joan, Steve, Julie, Pam and the family.

Judy Holmes

April 2, 2014

Ah that smile.... My husband, Bill and I lived in Springbrook ...the small community of homes that Bob created... such fond memories of a tight knit community... I will never forget decorating the pine tree that stood in the middle of the cul de sac at Christmas... it grew bigger and bigger each year and Bob always managed to rig up some contraption that enabled us to get to the tippy top of that tree with lights. Thank you Bob for loving life and for loving your family... I was the hugger of the neighborhood and Bob was a great hugger. Rest in peace

Andrew Brenner

April 2, 2014

With deepest condolences, our prayers and thoughts go out to Joan, Julie, Pam and the entire Narrigan family. Rab is in a better place with his lord and probably kayaking or hiking as we speak - the memory of him will always put a smile on our faces and and a selfless, adventurous spirit in our hearts. God bless, The Brenner Family

Tom Williams

April 1, 2014

Although I have not seen Mr. Narrigan for 45 years, my recollections of him (known by my parents and his many friends as Rabbit), are of his glow. In today's terms, one would say he was perpetually "comfortable in his own skin." Even as a child he always greeted me with a welcoming, warm smile from which I began to understand the meaning of sincerity. I also recall as a teenager I always loved his truck and his boots. He understood fitness long before fitness became the prevalent topic it is today. My parents cherished his friendship because he displayed no pretense in a world filled with it. Mr. Narrigan was the "real deal" and I know he will be missed by all who came within his sphere.

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