WORCESTER-John J. Carrigan, 79 of 15 Leslie Road and Centerville died Saturday August 3rd at home after an illness. He leaves his wife of 54 years, Marion M. (Allen) Carrigan; a son, John P. Carrigan of Marston Mills; a daughter, Nancy P. Carrigan of Centerville; 3 grandchildren, Deirde P. Carrigan and Colleen M. Carrigan both of Marston Mills, Stephanie J. Carrigan of Springfield. 2 sisters, Helen K. Daley and Rose Liberty both predeceased him.
He was born in Worcester son of Patrick M. and Nora (Foley) Carrigan and lived here all his life. He graduated from South High School. Mr. Carrigan worked as a salesman for 30 years for H.P. Hood & Sons in Boston. He worked for 20 years as a Worcester Superior Court Officer and Deputy Sheriff for Worcester County retiring in 1997. He was a member of the H.P. Hood Quarter Century Club, Retired State, County & Municipal Employees Association, a retired member of the AFL-CIO Local 254 and a past member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians.
The funeral will be Wednesday, July 7th from O’Connor Brothers Funeral Home, 592 Park Avenue with a mass at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of the Angels Church, 1222 Main Street. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery. Calling hours will be Monday, July 5th from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 PM and Tuesday, July 6th from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Worcester State College Speech and hearing Clinic, 486 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA 01602-2597.