William Dennis Corrigan

Corrigan, William MADISON/MILWAUKEE-William Dennis Corrigan, age 74, died at St. Mary's Care Center Madison, Wis. on June 8, 2016. He was born in Arlington, Va., on Dec. 27, 1941, to Helen Anna Mahoney and William Hugh Corrigan. Bill, a longtime resident of Milwaukee, worked at Marquette University Jesuit Residence for thirty six years in facilities, a job he loved. His hard work was very much appreciated. He also worked six years for the Milwaukee Brewers as an usher. Bill received his education at St. Coletta's in Jefferson, Wis., and worked for the Fireside Dinner Theatre as part of his vocational program. He was also a member of the Third Order of St. Francis. His zest for life led Bill to discover many lifelong interests such as Friday night fish fries, Catholic singles dances, and trips to Chicago for baseball games and family visits. His greatest passion was baseball. He held season tickets to Brewers games for many years. While visiting family in Utah, Bill learned how to ski at Snowbird and continued that sport for many years. Bill's love of life and the kindness he extended toward everyone he met during his life had a great impact on people. He is survived by his brother, John; sisters, Joan and Nancy Corrigan (Don Lebar); sister-in-law, Daisy; nieces, Anna Lebar, Katie Corrigan Seemann (Jason); nephews, Bill Lebar and Dan Corrigan; step-mother, Alfreda Corrigan and her family. He is also survived by great nieces, Melody, Calli, Kinzie, Ellie, and nephews Kasper, and Jude; and many other family members. In addition, Bill is survived by great friends, including, Louise Naczek and her family, Gloria Garrity and her son, Patrick, Catholic Charities Caregivers, ski instructors at Snowbird, fellow members of Vagabond Ski Club, bowling league buddies, and many others. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers James, and Daniel Corrigan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH 602 Everglade Dr, Madison, WI 53717, at 1 p.m., on Friday, June 24, 2016, with Fr. Bart Timmerman presiding. Burial will be at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Madison. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL HOME, 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2016, and at the church from 11: 30 a.m. until the time of the service Friday. A memorial mass will be held at GESU CHURCH, 1145 West Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, Wis., at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2016. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Coletta's, at www.stcolettawi.org. or St. Mary's Care Center Activity Fund. Bill's family greatly appreciates the wonderful care he received He was lovingly cared for at St. Mary's Care Center (Madison) where he participated in the Music and Memory research program. Thanks also to the Villa St. Francis, Franciscan Villa in Milwaukee, and the Home Health United Hospice Team. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Fitchburg Funeral & Cremation Care 2950 Chapel Valley Road (608)442-50022