Obituary of Arthur R. Hartigan

Arthur R. Hartigan died on Easter Saturday, 2020. He had been in failing health for some time, spending his last few months in a rehabilitation center.

Due to the current conditions, his family was not allowed to visit him in person, but had a video visit mid-day of what became his final time with them. His wife, Bea, and daughter Meg McConnell and her four children, Kelly, Brian, Kevin and Matthew, as well as husband Daniel and even Lucy the Lab were able to have cheering time with him on a beautiful day

On Easter Sunday, the family and “Grammy” gathered once more for a meal that included Arthur’s favorite – Roast Beef. Many a story kept spirits up as the time flew.

They recalled how Arthur would establish a prime spot in the shade at the beach and keep many others laughing at remarks or joining in a ‘heated debate’ that always ended with a smile.

As a member of the American Stock exchange for 33 years, he was well known for his wit, his determination to do the best for a customer, and the speed he could get around ‘the floor’ without violating the “No Running” rule.

He also encouraged others to become participants in the excitement of the financial world, and mentored many a newcomer who then went on to their own successes.

Having been born in Brooklyn, he was surrounded by traditions like stickball, the Dodgers, taking the trolley down to Marine Park, cooking ‘Mickies’ over an open fire in the ‘Farragut Woods’ with his dad, Mass on Sunday followed by ‘Sunday Dinner’ that would pretty much fill the rest of the day.

Arthur’s Mother, Helaine Coyle Hartigan (Dolly) and Father Raymond (Ray) found and bought a house on Monfort Drive when Arthur was in sixth grade. He attended St. Hugh’s Parish School, and went on to Chaminade High School. As a longtime member of the Boy Scouts, he enjoyed the camping and especially the two Jamborees he got to attend. First as a scout and later as a Scout Leader.

Arthur was a Graduate of the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts and this would have been his 60th Reunion Year.

He totally enjoyed the many ‘Go as you please’ trips to Ireland he and Bea took, meandering from B & B, to Farmhouse  B & Bs and making many friends along the way.

Donations in Arthur’s memory may be made to “College of the Holy Cross” 1 College Street Worcester, MA 01610 or a charity of your choice.