John (Jack) Kevin Harrigan age 81, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2024.
Jack was born on March 26, 1943, in Salem, MA to Dr. Francis and Josephine Harrigan. He attended Salem High School, graduated from the Maine Maritime Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and later went on to earn a Master of Public Administration degree from Northeastern University.
Jack proudly served in the Merchant Marines as a Third Assistant Engineer and was a U.S. Navy commissioned officer where he earned the rank of Lieutenant. After his service, he held positions as an Engineer with Stone and Webster Corporation and Air Control Equipment. Jack then went on to become an entrepreneur and owned several successful businesses. Later in life he took a position with the State of Massachusetts as a Project Manager with the Department of Corrections.
Jack also served on the Lynnfield Housing Authority and Lynnfield Water District serving as a Commissioner and Treasurer for many years until his death.
Jack was an avid coin collector, member of the American Legion (Post 131) and a member of the Lynnfield Veterans War Memorial Committee.
Jack is survived by his wife of 56 years, Judith (Hines) Harrigan; and “his girls” that he was so proud of, Kelly Welch (Chris) of North Andover, MA, Kimberly Coakley (Andrew) of Bordentown, NJ and Jennifer Buxkemper (Jarrett) of Silverthorne, CO; his grandchildren, Abigail and Samuel Welch; and his brother, Peter Harrigan (Carol) of Salem, MA and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Dr. Francis and Josephine Harrigan, and his sister, Maureen Raymond.
Latest Eight Bells
- Capt. Charles E. Zenter ’96Captain Charles E. “Chuck” Zenter, 59, of Castine, Maine, and Key West, Florida, died October 13, 2025, in the loving care of his devoted wife and daughter. He charted his journey with bile duct cancer with a commitment to embody peace, grace, and dignity in this most challenging of life’s events. Chuck was a native […] The post Capt. Charles E. Zenter ’96 appeared first on Alumni.
- William Mahoney ’56SOUTHWEST HARBOR — William Mahoney responded to the Naval last bell “FWE” on Oct. 1, 2025, at Mount Desert Island Hospital, Bar Harbor. He was born in Boston Nov. 8, 1935, the son of Patrick Mahoney and Marcella (Cronin) Mahoney. He grew up in Stoughton, Mass., with three brothers, Lawrence, Paul, and Joseph, who predeceased […] The post William Mahoney ’56 appeared first on Alumni.
- James F. Lally, Jr. ’72James F. Lally, Jr., 76, of Pittsfield, N.H., passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025; at the Granite VNA Hospice House in Concord following a period of declining health. He was born on July 30, 1949; in Dorchester, MA; son of the late James Lally, Sr. and Margaret (McClain) Lally. James was educated in the […] The post James F. Lally, Jr. ’72 appeared first on Alumni.
- Charles L. Hooper ’56Charles Lee Hooper, 90, of Gales Ferry, passed away peacefully Sunday Sept. 21, 2025, at his residence. Charles was born Dec. 2, 1934, in Biddeford, Maine to Verner Ethelbrick Hooper and Louise Mildred Wilcox Hooper. He married Nancy Ann Clair April 23, 1960. She preceded him in death May 23, 2021. After graduating from Maine […] The post Charles L. Hooper ’56 appeared first on Alumni.
- Arthur F. Wardwell, Jr. ’58Captain Arthur F. Wardwell Jr. “Sonny”, age 88, of San Diego, California and Castine, Maine, passed away peacefully at his home on July 10th, 2025 keeping his last watch over San Diego Harbor. Art was born on March 13th, 1937 in Bangor Maine, the youngest child of Arthur F. Wardwell and Mildred “McMahone” Wardwell. He attended Bangor […] The post Arthur F. Wardwell, Jr. ’58 appeared first on Alumni.
- David J. Wade ’67North Andover – David James Wade, 81, of Wolfeboro, NH, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, after a courageous battle with dementia. He was the beloved husband of Clara (Chambers) Wade, with whom he shared many cherished years. David was the son of the late N. Kenmure and Ruth Wade. Born in Lynn, MA, […] The post David J. Wade ’67 appeared first on Alumni.