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Andrew Haggerty Obituary
A lifelong resident of Westerly, Buzz was custodian of the Westerly School Dept. for more than 30 years, retiring in 2002. Buzz served in the US Army in Germany during the Vietnam War. He was also a life member of the Dunns Corners Fire Dept. where he had served as a 1st Deputy Chief and in several other capacities. He was a past president of the R.I. Assoc. of Fire Chiefs and a life member of RIMS.
He leaves his loving wife of 45 years, Deborah Jean (Leonetti) Haggerty of Westerly; his three daughters, Brona Haggerty, Carolyn Kelley and Andi Kenyon and her husband Keith, all also of Westerly. In addition, Buzz is survived by three siblings, Thomas Haggerty of Westerly, James Haggerty of Bradford and Marjorie Rose of N. Stonington; four grandchildren, Savannah and Xavier Kelley and Brody and Karlin Kenyon; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday from 4-7 p.m., at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. Relatives and friends are also invited to attend a Funeral Service with Full Military Honors on Saturday at 10 a.m., in the funeral home. Burial will be private. In Lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Stand Up For Animals, in his memory. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Haggerty
Michele Corriveau
March 10, 2018
Ron and I are so sorry to hear of Buzzy's passing. He will be so missed. My love to you, Deb and your entire family.
Ron and Michele Corriveau
Harold Panciera
March 10, 2018
Dear Family,
Andy, as I grew up knowing him, was a classmate and friend from the 1st grade on. A nicer person never walked the paths of this earth. I offer my prayers and condolences for your loss of a special person.
March 9, 2018
Brona,
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jackie Simas
March 9, 2018
Our condolences Debbie & family, Also to brothers Tom & Jim & families and sister Marjorie & family. So sorry to hear of Buzzy's passing. Buzzy was a fun neighbor to me and a long time friend to George. He will be missed. Linda Pettengill Doughty & son and George Werrbach111 & FAMILY.
March 7, 2018
Jim and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. May he rest easy with the angles. Keith Thompson and family
pam rathbun
March 7, 2018
I'm so sorry to have learned of Buzzys passing. He was a great man with a very funny sense of humor. I know you all will miss him very much.
My heart goes out to you all.
Love, Pam
Jen Brown
March 7, 2018
As you remember your beloved Andrew Haggerty, may our Father the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way today, tomorrow and always. Please accept my sincere condolences. Psalm 94:18,19
Susan Leiper
March 7, 2018
Jim and family my deepest condolences to you thoughts and prayers are with you. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Susan Gaccione
March 7, 2018
My condolences to you Debbie and your family. I remember you and Buzz going back to the Tower St School PTA days. RIP Buzz....
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