Richard James Hannigan passed away on July 17, 2023. Richard is survived by his brother, Michael Hannigan and his sisters, Patricia Hannigan and Mary Valdes.

Born April 11, 1933, he was predeceased by his parents Thomas Hannigan and Mary (Groft) Hannigan, his brother, Thomas, and by his wife, Rosa.

He is also survived by nieces and nephews: Emily Miller, of Golden, CO, and Stephanie Clement, of York, PA. Mark Valdes, of Sharksville, MS, Gregory Valdes, of Virginia Beach,VA, Pamela McCarthy of Tampa, FL, Wayne Valdes, of Tampa, FL, Geoffrey Hannigan of Cary, NC, Sheila Eastland, of Ponte Vera, FL.

Richard graduated from York Catholic High School, Penn State University, BA, University of Alabama, MA and the University of Baltimore, LLB. After which he enjoyed a successful career with the American Urological Association in Baltimore, and the many friends he developed there, eventually retiring from the organization.

Throughout his adult life, Richard was a voracious learner. He enjoyed the arts. He was a student of languages becoming proficient in French, Spanish, and Italian. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 231 S. Beaver St., York, PA, Friday, August 4, 2023, at 11AM. Interment will follow at Holy Saviour Cemetery, York.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Missionaries of Charity, 818 N. Collington Ave., Baltimore, MD 21205.