None James Horigan

James R. Horigan, (71), of Concord, NH, son of George T. and Anna (Delaney) Horigan, husband of Lynn (Baird) Horigan. Father of six, grandfather of twenty. He is survived by his family. Brother of George T. and his wife Joan Horigan of Brockton, MA, Richard and his wife Jean Horigan of Lexington, MA, the late Edward and his wife Marylou Horigan of Virgina Beach, VA, Jean and her husband, John Brown of Dedham, MA, and Helen and the late Judith Lennett of Roslindale, MA. Brother-in-law of John Baird and Jana Beckhan of Corpus Christi, TX. Father of Chris and Kimberly Miller of Kyle, TX, Tim and Hannah Miller of Denmark, IA, Matt and Jessica Miller of Auxvasse, MO, Elizabeth and Francisco Penner of Lemington, Canada, Cody and Schahauna Garcia and George Horigan of Concord, NH.  Numerous wild and loved grandchildren.

Food was Jim’s passion.  He enrolled in the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, and received his Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts. His culinary talents were enjoyed by many, and he was always encouraging his co workers to achieve higher standards. His professional jobs took him from Jackson Hole, WY, to McAllen, TX, and on to Concord, NH.  Eventually, Jim got his dream job as pastry chief in an assisted living facility where he continued until his illness.

During Vietnam Era, Jim enlisted in the Navy, and was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with 4 bronze stars.

Jim’s love of literature was also an addiction. He couldn’t put a good book down. His quick wit and wry sense of humor will be missed by many.

Relatives and friends will gather on Sunday, at 1PM, for a Memorial Service at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton St., Dedham.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215, Attn: Lakshmi Nayak, MD, or LNavak2@partners.org would be appreciated.