Richard J. Howrigan


Richard James Howrigan 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 served in the armed forces during the Korean War, which after his discharge, 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.