Richard J. Howrigan
American politician (1933–2025)
Richard James Howrigan (February 14, 1933 – January 18, 2025) was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Vermont House of Representatives from 1993 to 2012.
Life and career
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. After graduating, he attended Saint Michael's College, earning his B.A. degree in 1956. After earning his degree, he served as a volunteer in the United States Peace Corps in Ethiopia from 1962 to 1964.
Howrigan served in the Vermont House of Representatives from 1993 to 2012.
Death
Howrigan died at his son's home in Colchester, Vermont, on January 18, 2025, at the age of 91.
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