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Richard J. Howrigan

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Richard J. Howrigan
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives
In office
1993–2012
Personal details
Born
Richard James Howrigan

(1933-02-14)February 14, 1933
Colchester, Vermont, U.S.
DiedJanuary 18, 2025(2025-01-18) (aged 91)
Colchester, Vermont, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materSaint Michael's College

Richard James Howrigan (February 14, 1933 – January 18, 2025) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Vermont House of Representatives.[1]

Life and career

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Howrigan was born in Colchester, Vermont, the son of Edward James Howrigan and Helen Alice Maloney. He attended St. Mary's High School, graduating in 1947.[2] He also attended Saint Michael’s College, earning his B.A. degree in 1956.[3] He served as a volunteer in the United States Peace Corps in Ethiopia from 1962 to 1964.[4]

Howrigan served in the Vermont House of Representatives from 1993 to 2012.[5]

Howrigan died at his son’s home in Colchester, Vermont, on January 18, 2025, at the age of 91.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Representative Richard J. Howrigan". Vermont General Assembly. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  2. ^ "Richard James Howrigan". Legacy. January 19, 2025. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  3. ^ "Dick Howrigan, Sr.'s Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  4. ^ "Richard Howrigan, Sr". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  5. ^ a b "Richard James Howrigan". Heald Funeral Home. Retrieved January 20, 2025.