January 11, 1937 - March 9, 2023
Caddigan, James Lawrence, Jr., 86, passed away on March 9, 2023 at home after a brief illness with his wife of 64 years, Maureen, at his side. Jim was born to James and Elsie (Wood) Caddigan in Boston, MA. After graduating from Seton Hall University in 1958 he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. His Army career included many assignments, promotions and awards until his retirement in 1979 after rising to the rank of Colonel. He also obtained a Masters from George Washington University through the US Army Command and General Staff College and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. He was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War and was always proud of his service to his country. He went on to hold senior executive positions in the telecommunications industry until his ultimate retirement in 2000.
In 1959 he met and married Maureen Patricia Stokes. They were inseparable in terms of their commitment and dedication to each other, their family, their church and their community. Together they raised four children, Timothy (Anie), Peter (Marybeth), Michelle (Leigh Ann) and was preceded in death by his son James III. Jim was a grandfather to Nicole Bridge (Cliff), Ryan Caddigan (Heather), Danny Caddigan, Michael Caddigan and Katie Caddigan. He was also a great grandfather to Maeve Bridge, Charlie Bridge, Jameson Bridge, Maura Caddigan and Finn Caddigan. He was survived by his brother, Bob Parker (Paula), sisters-in-law Sheila Ragold (Dick) and Patty McAniff (John) and preceded in death by his brother-in-law Noel Stokes and his wife Joan. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews who called him “The Colonelâ€.
In addition to his strong dedication to family, Jim was a practicing Catholic and active in his church throughout his life. He was a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus and proudly served as the Grand Knight of the Potomac Council of the Faithful Navigator of the Father Kelly Assembly of the Knights of Columbus. In addition to his faith he also found time to serve his community in a variety of civic groups and was known to his friends and neighbors as someone who was always ready to get involved and participate. Even as his health began to decline and they moved to an assisted living facility, he was a member/leader of the tenants association at Arbor Chase of Prince William Commons and remained active until his death.
A funeral mass celebrating his life will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 18825 Fuller Heights Road, Triangle, VA, on March 28, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. with an internment ceremony at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road, Triangle, VA, at 12:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers the family would ask that you consider contributing to one of Jim’s favorite charities. Those include Wounded Warrior Project, Tunnel to Towers and Shriners Hospital. |