Obituary of Robert J Hedigan
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Robert J. Hedigan, 81, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at his home in Denville surrounded by his loving family.
Born and raised in Newark, he was a Denville resident for 50 years. It was there that he became a 2nd Degree Black Belt and volunteered at St. Clare's Hospital. Prior to retiring in 1996, he worked for 30 years as an HVAC Engineer. Robert, a Navy Veteran, proudly served in the Korean War. He later became the Commander of District #10, VFW Post #3401, and American Legion Post #390; he was a member of the Tin Can Sailors, the Forty & Eight, and was a recipient of the Morris County Distinguished Military Service Medal Recipient.
Robert is predeceased by his beloved wife, Catherine; he is survived by his daughter Maureen Martino and son Michael, his granddaughter Angela Martino; his sisters Margaret "Peggy" Garrity and Kathleen Rush and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Visitation will take place on Saturday, February 7th from 1 – 5 pm at the Watnong VFW Post of Morris Plains, 45 Tabor Road, Morris Plains, NJ, 07950. Burial is private and under the direction of Norman Dean Home for Services. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Robert's memory to Community Hope for Veterans, 959 Route 46 East, Suite 402, Parsippany NJ 07054. Please light a candle in Robert's memory at www.normandean.com.
