James F. Darrigan, 57 of Dowagiac, died Friday, Aug. 13, 2010 in Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital, Dowagiac.

He was born Nov. 11, 1952 in South Bend, to James and Marjorie (Dunlap) Darrigan. He married Julie Smith on Sep. 20, 1980 in Dowagiac. She survives.

Along with his wife, James is survived by his daughter, Jamie Darrigan of Dowagiac and brother and sister-in-law, Kerry and Cathy Darrigan of Decatur.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family, c/o Connelly Chapel, P.O. Box 7, 202 North Broadway Street, Cassopolis, MI., 49031.

Family and friends will gather Tuesday, Aug. 17 at 10:30 a.m. at Riverside Cemetery, Dowagiac for a graveside service.

Arrangements entrusted to Connelly Chapel, Wagner Family Funerals, Cassopolis.
Online condolences may be sent c/o:  connellychapel@frontier.com.