Albert Floyd "Pete" Harrigan, age
77, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2006. He was baptized
and a member of Hobart Methodist Church, a graduate of Hobart High
School, Class of 1948 and attended Florida State University. Pete was
the owner/operator of Harrigan Realty in Hobart, Valparaiso and
Michigan City, IN. He organized and was the first president of the
Board of Realtors in Hobart, IN. He was a member and president of the
chamber of Commerce, a charter member of Phi Delts, a member of the
Hobart Rotary, the Jaycees, coached Little League and was instrumental
in the organization of Ho Hive. Pete served on the school board and was
a Councilman. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps having
served as an MP and a member of the Howling Mad Detachment. He was a
member of American Legion Post #54. Pete served as a policeman in
Hobart for many years. Pete is survived by his loving wife of 52 years,
Patricia "Patty" Harrigan of Hobart, IN; children: Debra (Ron)
Schwuchow, Stacee (Don) Harrigan and Jason (Michelle) Harrigan;
grandchildren: Andrew (Stephanie) Schwuchow, John (Holly) Schwuchow,
Michael Schwuchow and Peter Harrigan; great-grandchild, Christopher
Schwuchow; brother, Donal Harrigan; and sister, Mary Jane Bradley both
of Florida. Preceded in death by his parents: Floyd and Goldina
Harrigan; brother, Richard Harrigan; and brother-in-law, Dr. Charles
Bradley. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 21, 2006 at
11:00 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 701 E. 7th Street, Hobart, IN with
Rev. Jonathon Gosser officiating. Cremation by the Burns Funeral Home
Crematory will precede the memorial service. Friends may meet with the
family on Saturday from 9:30-11:00 a.m. (time of service). In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation International, 12 Wall Street, 19th Floor, New York, NY
10005.
