Richard James Kerrigan
Richard James Kerrigan was born on November 20, 1951 in Brooklyn, New York and passed away on March 1, 2020 in Temecula, California. While a New Yorker by birth and spirit, he was also a Californian by choice starting from the first time he watched a sunny Rose Bowl Parade as a child in freezing Brooklyn. He spent most of his life in California, New York, and New Jersey but also traveled widely for work and lived on three continents. He was predeceased by his parents, James and Gloria, and brother, Thomas. He is survived by Jayne, his wife of thirty-five years, Ryan and Colin, his sons, Annelise and Sarah, their partners, Janet Connors, his sister, along with many cousins, nieces and nephews, and friends. He will live on in the fond and grateful memories of his family and friends.
A funeral mass will be held in his memory at Mary, Star of the Sea in La Jolla, California on Wednesday, March 11 at 11 AM. Those who so desire may make memorial donations in his name to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
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Hi Jayne, growing up next door to Rick, Tom and Janet in Brooklyn was awesome. They were our extended family. I will always remember Rick as a kind, loving and funny guy who always had a smile on his face. I hope you and the boys take comfort in knowing you spent your life with one of the great ones. Love and Prayers, Diane Schultz Boston.
Jayne, Newt & I send our sympathy and love to you and the boys at this difficult time. We’re glad we got to see you both last month. We will remember Rick as he was that night, happy and feeling good. So sorry it wasn’t meant to last. May you find comfort knowing he’s at peace. LeAnn & Newt Walsh
Jayne, Ryan & Collin,
We will always remember Rick as one of our Cousins (even though it was through marriage). He was just so warm, kind & welcoming to all of us. We could really see the enormous love that he had for all of you. May he Rest In Peace.
Love, Laura, Dave & All the boys.