Richard J. Howrigan

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.^[1]

Richard J. Howrigan
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives
In office 1993–1994
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from the Franklin-4 district
In office 1994–2002
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from the Franklin-2 district
In office 2002–2012
Personal details
Born	Richard James Howrigan (1933-02-14)February 14, 1933 Colchester, Vermont, U.S.
Died	January 18, 2025(2025-01-18) (aged 91) Colchester, Vermont, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Saint Michael's College

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.^[2] After graduating, he served in the armed forces during the Korean War, which after his discharge,^[3] he attended Saint Michael's College, earning his B.A. degree in 1956.^[4] After earning his degree, he served as a volunteer in the United States Peace Corps in Ethiopia from 1962 to 1964.^[5]

Howrigan served in the Vermont House of Representatives from 1993 to 2012.^[6]

Death

Howrigan died at his son's home in Colchester, Vermont, on January 18, 2025, at the age of 91.^[6]