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Agnes Hartigan Obituary

Agnes M. Hartigan

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Agnes M. Hartigan 85, of Binghamton passed away August 2, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents Francis and Margaret Gallagher; husband James Hartigan; stepson Kevin Hartigan; and Joseph Galli.

She is survived by daughter and husband Meg and Stephen Stone; daughter in-law Lisa Hartigan; grandchildren Jamison (Kate) Stone, Siena Stone, Sydney Stone, Matthew Hartigan, Timothy (Chelsea) Hartigan, Lucas Hartigan; great-grandchildren Henry, Evelyn, Harvey, Holden, Greta, Florence, Noah, Mattox; Jim's children Chris, Mary, Theresa and their families; special friends Cathy and Bill McGowan; Judy and Francis Stone.

Agnes retired from U.E. School District as a Physical Education Teacher. After retirement, she became a docent at the Ross Park Zoo where she continued her love of teaching. Her love of travel took her all over the world. She will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be held on Friday August 13, 2021 from 9:15 until 9:45am at St. Mary of the Assumption Church. A Funeral Mass will follow at 10am. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Agnes's name to the Ross Park Zoo 185 Park Ave. Binghamton, NY 13903

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin from Aug. 3 to Aug. 12, 2021.

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Karin O'Brien

July 28, 2022

I think of Aggie quite often. She was such a strong
believer in the Ross Park Zoo and dedicated so much time and energy helping to make it great. That's where I met her and enjoyed working with her in all the gardens she helped create. A truly wonderful person.

John Fountaine

August 23, 2021

Meg, condolences to you and your family. Your mom was a wonderful person who touched the lives of so many.She mentored one of my granddaughters at the Zoo´s.Kind, patient, dedicated. RIP Mrs Hartigan.

Karin O'Brien

August 19, 2021

So sorry to learn of Aggie's passing. I had the opportunity to work with Aggie as a volunteer at the Ross Park Zoo. She loved the zoo and devoted so much time at the zoo. She will be sadly missed! Much sympathy to her family.

Kristin Geiger

August 15, 2021

I was so sorry to hear of Mrs. Hartigan's passing (forever Mrs. Hartigan to me). She was my elementary school teacher and I have very fond memories of her. My deepest condolences to her family

Juli Fowler

August 13, 2021

Aggie was a sweet lady! She and Jim were great friends of my late father- Gary Fowler. I hope they are all catching up up there in Heaven. So very sorry for your loss.

Colleen Harrison

August 10, 2021

I am so very sorry for your loss. She was such a wonderful person. I had the pleasure of having her as a client at my salon for many years. She was an inspiration to everyone who had a conversation with her. She was so passionate about her love for animals and her family. RIP Dearest Aggie

Liz S

August 10, 2021

I volunteered at the zoo for a number of years, nobody was a more passionate advocate for the zoo than Aggie. Her dedication to and passion for the zoo was unmatched. A lovely woman and a huge loss.

Melissa Korosec

August 8, 2021

I´m so very sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Hartigan. She was my elementary school physical education teacher. I remember her fondly as she was always pushing this young athlete to her highest potential. Rest peacefully Mrs. Hartigan

Annmarie (Dooley) Muehl

August 8, 2021

Meg,
I am so sorry to read of your Mom´s passing. She was a wonderful person and one of my favorite adults while growing up. I think of her anytime I am around water, since she taught me to swim. She really was the best!

Eva OConnor

August 8, 2021

So sorry for your loss. Aggie and I bowled together for years. What a nice, kind, and funny woman she was.

Linda Merritt

August 8, 2021

So sorry to hear of Agnes´ passing. I met her several years ago, when our girls were friends in school. Thoughts and prayers to her family.

Scott Colton

August 7, 2021

Meg so sorry to hear about your mom. She was such a wonderful lady. Prayers for you and the family

Ted & Annette Cook

August 5, 2021

Dear Meg, Steve and family, we are so sorry to hear of your Mom´s Passing. She was an amazing woman. You have a guardian Angel watching over the family. Sending Love and Prayers

The Hudak Family

August 5, 2021

Dear Meg, Steve and Family, We are so sorry to hear of Aunt Aggie's passing. What a wonderful woman inside and out. May you find peace in all that you did for your Mom. Your love shows inside and out too!

Kim Griffin

August 5, 2021

I am so sorry for your loss! She was one of Mom´s best friends through the Ross Park Zoo´s docent program. I spent a memorable time with her here in Spain at the Madrid zoo!

AprilBump

August 4, 2021

To Aggie´s Family, so sorry to read of her passing. I volunteered with her at the zoo for a number of years. Her compassion for animals and their survival was unmatched! I learned many many things from Aggie, and proud to call her my friend. God Bless you all at this time.

Lynn Carey Kane

August 4, 2021

Prayers and condolences to Aggie´s family. She and my Mom, Arlene Carey, spent many hours together at the zoo, educating all they met on Zoomobiles.

Mary Land

August 4, 2021

Meg and Steve, very sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Chris Hartigan

August 4, 2021

Meg and Steve, my condolences. Your mom was a special woman.

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