Richard J. Dunnigan Sr. 1935-2023

He was born April 18, 1935, in Niles, the son of Charles and Helen Hubauer Dunnigan.

Dick worked for Heckett Engineering for 34 years as a heavy equipment operator and retired in 1995. He was a member of St. Stephen Church in Niles.

Dick cherished family gatherings and traditions, Sunday dinners and spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Dick is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, JoAnne Nyre Dunnigan; his children, Aprile (John) Corso, Nancy DeChristefero, Mary Jo Dunnigan-Livi, Sally (William) Border and Duke (Tammy Sharfal) Dunnigan Jr.; his grandchildren, JoAnna (Steven) Feiner, Abbey (Chris) Chieffo, Alyson (Dennis Brown) DeChristefero, Michael (Brenna) Livi, Joseph (Megan Putnam) Livi and Kelly (Jared) Christopher; his great-grandchildren, Jacob and Katherine Feiner, Vincent and Dominic Chieffo, Callie DeChristefero, Ellie and Laila Livi and Nolan Christopher; several nieces and nephews; and close family friend, Kay Kay Clay.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Daniel and Thomas Dunnigan.

Family and friends may call 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, at the Holloway-Williams Funeral Home, 611 Robbins Ave., Niles. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m., at St. Stephen Church, 129 W. Park Ave., Niles, with Rev. Steven Agostino as celebrant.

Entombment will be in Niles City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in Dick’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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