Richard J. Horrigan

April 25, 1927 ~ July 2, 2020
Richard J. Horrigan, 93, of Peabody, passed away on July 2, 2020 at the Pilgrim Nursing Home in Peabody following a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Brady) Horrigan, with whom he shared sixty-four years of marriage.
Born in Peabody, he was the son of the late P. Joseph and Ruth (Nangle) Horrigan. He was raised and educated in Peabody and then served honorably in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Dick worked for many years for Hebb Leather Co. in Danvers and Boston, known as “Creese & Cook Co.”
He was a member of the AOH and the Elks in Peabody, the Polish Club in Danvers, the Knights of Columbus in Salem, and the Rowley VFW.
In addition to his wife, he leaves three children, Richard Horrigan of Salisbury, David Horrigan and his wife Maureen of Ipswich, and Ellen Negron and her husband Luis of Danvers. He also leaves his granddaughters, Casey Horrigan and Lindsey Nadeau, two great-granddaughters, Isabelle and Nora, and a sister, Jeanne Griffin of Rowley, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by an infant daughter, Kathleen, and two siblings, Philip Horrigan and Anne McCarthy.
Visiting hours are Thursday, July 9, 2020 from 4-6PM in C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. A Graveside Service will be Friday, July 10, 2020 at 11AM in Walnut Grove Cemetery, 30 Sylvan St., Danvers. Relatives and friends are invited. All attendees at the visitation or service are required to wear face coverings, practice social distancing, and are respectfully asked for no physical contact with the family. Donations in Dick’s memory may be made to the Fresenius Medical Care Foundation, P.O. Box 789236, Philadelphia, PA 19178-9236. For directions or to leave a message of condolence, please visit www.LyonsFuneral.com.
Uncle Dick and Aunt Barb and my Dad would enjoy very animated discussions about friends and families they had known for a lifetime, mostly from Beverly Farms. My husband, John and I very much enjoyed Dick’s company and appreciated his wisdom and insight. He was very attentive and interested in others. We had a lot of laughs while enjoying Aunt Barb’s mac ‘n cheese! If my Dad, Tom Brady could write this, I am certain he’d be full of praise and respect for his much loved Brother-in-Law. There are about the same age. Dick will be missed by all of us.
Heather Brady, Niece
Aunt Barb ,Richard ,David and Ellen . What a presence uncle Dick had on all of us. He was always the person I would think of, What Would uncle Dick think? He had such an impact on this family. I know words will not fill the void of loss.I just wanted to let you know how we all saw him as a leader of this family.
John Cathy And family
Dear Aunt Barb, Rich, Dave and Ellen,
There is a big hole in the family as a result of Uncle Dick’s passing. He was the patriarch of our family after Grampy died and he filled that role perfectly. I often think of the time he caught me and Stevie Price stealing the Christmas tree from Brooksby Farm. He gave us “that look” that told you he was not happy but he let us keep the tree. I don’t think Grammy ever knew that the beautiful tree she was admiring in the living room that Christmas was actually stolen property. Uncle Dick lived a long and honorable life and will be missed by all who knew him. I know you are all proud of his character and will miss him deeply. You are not alone. Love Stephen.
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