Obituary of Richard J. Halligan

Richard J. Halligan, Jr., 62, of Eastvale, Pa, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born March 29, 1959 in Ellwood City, Pa, to Richard Halligan, Sr. and the late Laura I. (Hartzel) Halligan. He was a member of St. Monica Roman Catholic Parish and worked as a taxidermist. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing. In addition to his father, he is survived by his daughter, Laura M. (Joe) Halligan; stepson, Dale Dyke; significant other of 26 years, April Long Giles; sisters, Ginger Cunning and Barbara Smith; sidekick, Patches; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ronnie Halligan. There will be a visitation on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 from 2-4 and 6-8 at A.D. Campbell Funeral Home, 1326 8th Avenue, Beaver Falls, Pa 15010. Prayers will be held in the funeral home on Thursday at 11 am with a procession to follow to St. Monica Roman Catholic Parish, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls, Pa 15010. Mass begins promptly at 12 pm with Father Schreck officiating. Interment will follow at North Sewickley Cemetery, Ellwood City, Pa. Memorial contributions can be made in his name to the Saint Monica Catholic Academy Angel Fund, 609 10th Street, Beaver Falls, Pa 15010. Condolences may be left online at campbellfuneralhomes.com