T. Brian Handrigan, 78, of Narragansett passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2014. Brian was the husband of Grace (Murphy) Handrigan.
Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late John and Madeline (O’Brien) Handrigan.
Brian graduated from Pawtucket West High, Class of 1955 and served as president of his class, as well as starring on the “West” football team. Brian then joined the United States Marine Corps, and proudly served his country for four years. Upon returning from the service, Brian went to work with his brother David at the wildly popular Bohemian Club in Pawtucket, and also went on to work at the New Haven/Providence Railroad. In the early 60s Brian again joined his brother David, and worked side by side opening Dave Handrigan Seafood in Pt. Judith RI., and worked and mastered all facets of the seafood industry, both dockside and also a commercial fisherman out of Pt. Judith. The brothers went on to excel in the Lobster industry. In 1979, Brian eventually branched off on his own and partnered in owning Wickford Shellfish Corporation and built it to one of the largest Lobster and Shellfish companies in the country. Upon a short retirement in the mid 1980s, he then partnered with his sons and became heavily involved with his sons boats in the Offshore Lobster Fishery. He was very hands on and involved in all aspects of the industry, and he even learned firsthand how to hand build his own lobster traps for use on his family boats. He also owned and operated “T. Brian’s” Pub at the Canopy Club in North Kingstown, and Pat’s Variety Store in Sand Hill Cove, a favorite stop for the beach kids in the summertime. In 1990, Brian again partnered and purchased Champlin’s Seafood in Pt. Judith. Champlin’s became one of his favorite businesses, and he again excelled in the wholesale/retail seafood business, as well as his newfound passion for Champlin’s Seafood Restaurant located on the water overlooking Pt. Judith. Brian worked tirelessly to make Champlin’s one of the most popular Seafood destinations in New England, and it was his pride and joy. He was involved in many organizations and charities over the years, and he proudly served on the Narragansett Town Council for many years, and also as its council president for the majority of his service to the town. Brian always put the best interest of the town he loved first, and worked diligently to improve the town he loved to call home. He was a member of the Narragansett Lions, Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick, The Order of Irish Kings, and both the Warwick Elks as well as the South Kingstown Elks. He was the current President and CEO of the local and prestigious 408 Club and also a proud member of the Newport Creamery Half Gallon Club! Brian was always there for anyone who needed a helping hand, and will be remembered for his quick wit, love of a good joke, his love of sports, especially football, and he loved and cherished his friends who all held a dear place in his heart.
Brian is survived by his son Timothy and his wife Cody Handrigan of South Kingstown, his daughter and pride and Joy Patricia and her husband Paul Herchen of Narragansett and a son Michael Handrigan of Narragansett. Brian was the also the father of his youngest son, the late Terence Handrigan. He leaves behind his grandchildren, who were all his favorites, Courtney, Chelsey and her husband Steven, Thomas , Casey, Michael , Connor, Matthew , and Erin, Caitlin and Celia, his nieces Colleen and Kerri as well as all of his other many wonderful nieces and nephews. Brian was the brother of Norma (Handrigan) Dorrance of Massachusetts and also his sister Sandra (Handrigan) Morrissey of Florida and is predeceased by his brother John (Jack) Handrigan, his sister Madelyn “Peachy” (Handrigan) Ogilvie, and also his brother and pal, Raymond “Dave” Handrigan.
On behalf of Brian and his family, a special Thanks to the staff and family that make up South County Hospital for their very special caring and efforts.
His funeral was held on Thursday from Avery- Storti Funeral Home, South Kingstown RI. A Mass and celebration of Brian’s life will be held Thursday morning at St. Peters By the Sea Church, Narragansett R.I. Graveside services will then be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations and contributions can be made in Brian’s memory to the Wounded Warrior Project @ wonderwarriorproject.org and also to the Pt. Judith Fisherman’s Memorial Foundation, PO Box 3315 Narragansett R. I. 02882. Semper Fidelis
averystortifuneralhome.com
Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late John and Madeline (O’Brien) Handrigan.
Brian graduated from Pawtucket West High, Class of 1955 and served as president of his class, as well as starring on the “West” football team. Brian then joined the United States Marine Corps, and proudly served his country for four years. Upon returning from the service, Brian went to work with his brother David at the wildly popular Bohemian Club in Pawtucket, and also went on to work at the New Haven/Providence Railroad. In the early 60s Brian again joined his brother David, and worked side by side opening Dave Handrigan Seafood in Pt. Judith RI., and worked and mastered all facets of the seafood industry, both dockside and also a commercial fisherman out of Pt. Judith. The brothers went on to excel in the Lobster industry. In 1979, Brian eventually branched off on his own and partnered in owning Wickford Shellfish Corporation and built it to one of the largest Lobster and Shellfish companies in the country. Upon a short retirement in the mid 1980s, he then partnered with his sons and became heavily involved with his sons boats in the Offshore Lobster Fishery. He was very hands on and involved in all aspects of the industry, and he even learned firsthand how to hand build his own lobster traps for use on his family boats. He also owned and operated “T. Brian’s” Pub at the Canopy Club in North Kingstown, and Pat’s Variety Store in Sand Hill Cove, a favorite stop for the beach kids in the summertime. In 1990, Brian again partnered and purchased Champlin’s Seafood in Pt. Judith. Champlin’s became one of his favorite businesses, and he again excelled in the wholesale/retail seafood business, as well as his newfound passion for Champlin’s Seafood Restaurant located on the water overlooking Pt. Judith. Brian worked tirelessly to make Champlin’s one of the most popular Seafood destinations in New England, and it was his pride and joy. He was involved in many organizations and charities over the years, and he proudly served on the Narragansett Town Council for many years, and also as its council president for the majority of his service to the town. Brian always put the best interest of the town he loved first, and worked diligently to improve the town he loved to call home. He was a member of the Narragansett Lions, Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick, The Order of Irish Kings, and both the Warwick Elks as well as the South Kingstown Elks. He was the current President and CEO of the local and prestigious 408 Club and also a proud member of the Newport Creamery Half Gallon Club! Brian was always there for anyone who needed a helping hand, and will be remembered for his quick wit, love of a good joke, his love of sports, especially football, and he loved and cherished his friends who all held a dear place in his heart.
Brian is survived by his son Timothy and his wife Cody Handrigan of South Kingstown, his daughter and pride and Joy Patricia and her husband Paul Herchen of Narragansett and a son Michael Handrigan of Narragansett. Brian was the also the father of his youngest son, the late Terence Handrigan. He leaves behind his grandchildren, who were all his favorites, Courtney, Chelsey and her husband Steven, Thomas , Casey, Michael , Connor, Matthew , and Erin, Caitlin and Celia, his nieces Colleen and Kerri as well as all of his other many wonderful nieces and nephews. Brian was the brother of Norma (Handrigan) Dorrance of Massachusetts and also his sister Sandra (Handrigan) Morrissey of Florida and is predeceased by his brother John (Jack) Handrigan, his sister Madelyn “Peachy” (Handrigan) Ogilvie, and also his brother and pal, Raymond “Dave” Handrigan.
On behalf of Brian and his family, a special Thanks to the staff and family that make up South County Hospital for their very special caring and efforts.
His funeral was held on Thursday from Avery- Storti Funeral Home, South Kingstown RI. A Mass and celebration of Brian’s life will be held Thursday morning at St. Peters By the Sea Church, Narragansett R.I. Graveside services will then be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations and contributions can be made in Brian’s memory to the Wounded Warrior Project @ wonderwarriorproject.org and also to the Pt. Judith Fisherman’s Memorial Foundation, PO Box 3315 Narragansett R. I. 02882. Semper Fidelis
averystortifuneralhome.com
T. Brian Handrigan, 78, of Narragansett passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2014. Brian was the husband of Grace (Murphy) Handrigan.
Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late John and Madeline (O’Brien) Handrigan.
Brian graduated from Pawtucket West High, Class of 1955 and served as president of his class, as well as starring on the “West” football team. Brian then joined the United States Marine Corps, and proudly served his country for four years. Upon returning from the service, Brian went to work with his brother David at the wildly popular Bohemian Club in Pawtucket, and also went on to work at the New Haven/Providence Railroad. In the early 60s Brian again joined his brother David, and worked side by side opening Dave Handrigan Seafood in Pt. Judith RI., and worked and mastered all facets of the seafood industry, both dockside and also a commercial fisherman out of Pt. Judith. The brothers went on to excel in the Lobster industry. In 1979, Brian eventually branched off on his own and partnered in owning Wickford Shellfish Corporation and built it to one of the largest Lobster and Shellfish companies in the country. Upon a short retirement in the mid 1980s, he then partnered with his sons and became heavily involved with his sons boats in the Offshore Lobster Fishery. He was very hands on and involved in all aspects of the industry, and he even learned firsthand how to hand build his own lobster traps for use on his family boats. He also owned and operated “T. Brian’s” Pub at the Canopy Club in North Kingstown, and Pat’s Variety Store in Sand Hill Cove, a favorite stop for the beach kids in the summertime. In 1990, Brian again partnered and purchased Champlin’s Seafood in Pt. Judith. Champlin’s became one of his favorite businesses, and he again excelled in the wholesale/retail seafood business, as well as his newfound passion for Champlin’s Seafood Restaurant located on the water overlooking Pt. Judith. Brian worked tirelessly to make Champlin’s one of the most popular Seafood destinations in New England, and it was his pride and joy. He was involved in many organizations and charities over the years, and he proudly served on the Narragansett Town Council for many years, and also as its council president for the majority of his service to the town. Brian always put the best interest of the town he loved first, and worked diligently to improve the town he loved to call home. He was a member of the Narragansett Lions, Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick, The Order of Irish Kings, and both the Warwick Elks as well as the South Kingstown Elks. He was the current President and CEO of the local and prestigious 408 Club and also a proud member of the Newport Creamery Half Gallon Club! Brian was always there for anyone who needed a helping hand, and will be remembered for his quick wit, love of a good joke, his love of sports, especially football, and he loved and cherished his friends who all held a dear place in his heart.
Brian is survived by his son Timothy and his wife Cody Handrigan of South Kingstown, his daughter and pride and Joy Patricia and her husband Paul Herchen of Narragansett and a son Michael Handrigan of Narragansett. Brian was the also the father of his youngest son, the late Terence Handrigan. He leaves behind his grandchildren, who were all his favorites, Courtney, Chelsey and her husband Steven, Thomas , Casey, Michael , Connor, Matthew , and Erin, Caitlin and Celia, his nieces Colleen and Kerri as well as all of his other many wonderful nieces and nephews. Brian was the brother of Norma (Handrigan) Dorrance of Massachusetts and also his sister Sandra (Handrigan) Morrissey of Florida and is predeceased by his brother John (Jack) Handrigan, his sister Madelyn “Peachy” (Handrigan) Ogilvie, and also his brother and pal, Raymond “Dave” Handrigan.
On behalf of Brian and his family, a special Thanks to the staff and family that make up South County Hospital for their very special caring and efforts.
His funeral was held on Thursday from Avery- Storti Funeral Home, South Kingstown RI. A Mass and celebration of Brian’s life will be held Thursday morning at St. Peters By the Sea Church, Narragansett R.I. Graveside services will then be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations and contributions can be made in Brian’s memory to the Wounded Warrior Project @ wonderwarriorproject.org and also to the Pt. Judith Fisherman’s Memorial Foundation, PO Box 3315 Narragansett R. I. 02882. Semper Fidelis
averystortifuneralhome.com
Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late John and Madeline (O’Brien) Handrigan.
Brian graduated from Pawtucket West High, Class of 1955 and served as president of his class, as well as starring on the “West” football team. Brian then joined the United States Marine Corps, and proudly served his country for four years. Upon returning from the service, Brian went to work with his brother David at the wildly popular Bohemian Club in Pawtucket, and also went on to work at the New Haven/Providence Railroad. In the early 60s Brian again joined his brother David, and worked side by side opening Dave Handrigan Seafood in Pt. Judith RI., and worked and mastered all facets of the seafood industry, both dockside and also a commercial fisherman out of Pt. Judith. The brothers went on to excel in the Lobster industry. In 1979, Brian eventually branched off on his own and partnered in owning Wickford Shellfish Corporation and built it to one of the largest Lobster and Shellfish companies in the country. Upon a short retirement in the mid 1980s, he then partnered with his sons and became heavily involved with his sons boats in the Offshore Lobster Fishery. He was very hands on and involved in all aspects of the industry, and he even learned firsthand how to hand build his own lobster traps for use on his family boats. He also owned and operated “T. Brian’s” Pub at the Canopy Club in North Kingstown, and Pat’s Variety Store in Sand Hill Cove, a favorite stop for the beach kids in the summertime. In 1990, Brian again partnered and purchased Champlin’s Seafood in Pt. Judith. Champlin’s became one of his favorite businesses, and he again excelled in the wholesale/retail seafood business, as well as his newfound passion for Champlin’s Seafood Restaurant located on the water overlooking Pt. Judith. Brian worked tirelessly to make Champlin’s one of the most popular Seafood destinations in New England, and it was his pride and joy. He was involved in many organizations and charities over the years, and he proudly served on the Narragansett Town Council for many years, and also as its council president for the majority of his service to the town. Brian always put the best interest of the town he loved first, and worked diligently to improve the town he loved to call home. He was a member of the Narragansett Lions, Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick, The Order of Irish Kings, and both the Warwick Elks as well as the South Kingstown Elks. He was the current President and CEO of the local and prestigious 408 Club and also a proud member of the Newport Creamery Half Gallon Club! Brian was always there for anyone who needed a helping hand, and will be remembered for his quick wit, love of a good joke, his love of sports, especially football, and he loved and cherished his friends who all held a dear place in his heart.
Brian is survived by his son Timothy and his wife Cody Handrigan of South Kingstown, his daughter and pride and Joy Patricia and her husband Paul Herchen of Narragansett and a son Michael Handrigan of Narragansett. Brian was the also the father of his youngest son, the late Terence Handrigan. He leaves behind his grandchildren, who were all his favorites, Courtney, Chelsey and her husband Steven, Thomas , Casey, Michael , Connor, Matthew , and Erin, Caitlin and Celia, his nieces Colleen and Kerri as well as all of his other many wonderful nieces and nephews. Brian was the brother of Norma (Handrigan) Dorrance of Massachusetts and also his sister Sandra (Handrigan) Morrissey of Florida and is predeceased by his brother John (Jack) Handrigan, his sister Madelyn “Peachy” (Handrigan) Ogilvie, and also his brother and pal, Raymond “Dave” Handrigan.
On behalf of Brian and his family, a special Thanks to the staff and family that make up South County Hospital for their very special caring and efforts.
His funeral was held on Thursday from Avery- Storti Funeral Home, South Kingstown RI. A Mass and celebration of Brian’s life will be held Thursday morning at St. Peters By the Sea Church, Narragansett R.I. Graveside services will then be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations and contributions can be made in Brian’s memory to the Wounded Warrior Project @ wonderwarriorproject.org and also to the Pt. Judith Fisherman’s Memorial Foundation, PO Box 3315 Narragansett R. I. 02882. Semper Fidelis
averystortifuneralhome.com
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