Obituary of David Harrigan

David E. Harrigan, a retired New England Telephone employee passed away on Friday, January 31 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington. He was 72 years old. David was born and raised in Woburn. He was the son of the late Ralph and Catherine Harrigan. He went to St. Charles School and was a graduate of Cathedral High School in Boston. He spent over 30 years working for the telephone company, during its many name changes including New England Telephone, Nynex and Verizon. He started his career as a technician and rose to the position of manager. He was blessed to have had the opportunity to retire in his 50’s and pursue his favorite pass time, antique and classic cars. David has been a car enthusiast his entire life. He was a longtime member of the Klaxon Car Club. He has 4 antique cars, all 1930’s Fords. He painstakingly restored them making sure each was perfect. He even modified one Ford to be a Hot Rod, with dramatically modified engine and suspension. Once he restored a car, it was very difficult for him part with it. He had many friends who were car enthusiasts and they enjoyed talking cars, participating in classic car nights, tours, parades, and shows. David’s other interests he shared with family and friends were hunting, fishing, and camping. David was the loving husband of the late Joan M. (Carroll). He was the loving father of Craig and Suzanne Harrigan both of Burlington. He was the brother of Mary Bufka of VT, the late Patricia Coughlin and Barbara Dacey. He was also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Visiting hours will be held at the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home on Monday from 4-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Interment in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Burlington.