STOW - John W. Horrigan, 69, died November 20, 2025.
Born in Cleveland, he was a resident of Stow for many years. John spent his professional career working at Square One as a purchasing agent, retiring in 2025.
John was a devoted student and teacher of Karate, and with his discipline and patience, was able to achieve his fifth-degree black belt. Most importantly, John loved being a grandpa to his ten grandchildren.
John is preceded in death by parents, Wendell and Betty West, he is survived by his wife of 48 years, Christine Horrigan; sons, Michael (Christy) and Danny Horrigan; daughters, Erin DiGiammario and Wendy Carrozzi; grandchildren, Madison (Austin) Brown, Erica Horrigan, Josh Horrigan, Abby Horrigan, Kyle DiGammarino, Zach DiGammarino, Aubrey Carrozzi, Alexis Carrozzi, Dylan Carrozzi and Avalon Carrozzi; sister, Pat Carter; brother, Jim Horrigan, and his beloved dogs, Henry and Max.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.
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