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Kraig Salvesen uploaded photo(s)
Monday, March 4, 2024
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Dear Miggins family,
I believe this photo clipping taken from my grandfather's yearbook shows Larry Miggins and my grandfather, Gerald Salvesen, in action together on the basketball court in 1944 at the Merchant Marine Academy. I always heard from my grandfather, who passed away in 2014 at the age of 89, what a "tremendous ballplayer" (read in New York accent) his frontcourt teammate Miggins was, in the days when men referred to each other by their last names. Reading various tributes and comments it seems that my grandfather's friend and teammate lived an exemplary life and touched many people through his faith, dedication and other-directedness, and by the sheer charisma of his outsized personality. My grandfather was similar in so many ways, though he stayed in New York and was a lifelong mariner. At any rate, I thought some in the family might enjoy seeing this clipping, and knowing that your grandfather, uncle, father etc. was someone I heard about growing up – Requiescat in Pace.
Kraig Salvesen,
Chicago, IL
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Ann Miggin lit a candle
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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To Kathleen and family. We were very saddened to hear of Larry's passing. We offer our sincere sympathies to you all at this very sad and difficult time. Reading Larry's obituary was inspiring, he led a long, courageous, fulfilled life and has a left behind wonderful family legacy. Eternal rest grant onto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.
From Francis & Ann (Miggin) O'Kelly and also Tara, Ann-marie, Edel, Aoife, Frances, Niamh & Megan O'Kelly. Ardshanbally, Adare, Co. Limerick, Ireland.
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Gregory Horan posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Years ago when Cardinal Daniel DeNardo was named a Cardinal, Larry told him, "Don't let being named a Cardinal go to your head, I was once a Cardinal too!"
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Will Fagan posted a condolence
Monday, December 18, 2023
My wife and I extend our condolences to the entire Miggins family, and we are saddened that we can't be in Houston to join in a faithful send-off and to raise a parting glass. I've shaken hands with very few big leaguers, but that number proudly includes Nolan Ryan and Larry Miggins. As fond as I am of the flamethrower from Alvin, I'm more bowled over and won over by the life of the lad who hailed from the Bronx, particularly the life he forged with his wife. I'm an easy mark for old baseball lore (the LM stories involving Vin Scully, Stan the Man and Jackie Robinson etc. always enthrall) and for traditional Irish songs and for large Catholic families, so I'm especially grateful Larry Miggins graced the scene. My personal glimpses of his scenes were few, however, so I lean on my familiarity with his children to gain a fuller measure of the man. Kathleen was a college classmate and all the guys with any sense were smitten with her charm and goodness; Robert is a fellow parishioner and his warmth and generosity are as evident as his height and Irish looks. Both reflect extraordinarily well on their father and his example. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.
Will Fagan
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Janet Helma posted a condolence
Saturday, December 16, 2023
We enjoyed visiting Larry and Kathleen after mass at St Anne’s. He will be greatly missed.
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Peter Wrench posted a condolence
Friday, December 15, 2023
What an amazing man and an amazing life, a member of the Greatest Generation and the embodiment of the American Dream!
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The Miggins Family uploaded photo(s)
Friday, December 15, 2023
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We love & miss you, Dad!
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gregory horan posted a condolence
Friday, December 15, 2023
When I was a kid growing up in the 1970's I thought Larry Miggins was John Wayne! I Made Larry laugh with this - "Larry when you were 25 years old you could hit a 90 mile an hour fastball. Now that you are 90 years old I bet you can still hit a 25 mile an hour fastball!" To the entire Miggins Family - We love your family and you are always in our thoughts and Prayers, To Kathleen Miggins - Larry will always be remembered for his kindness, his singing and his great Irish humor!
From The Horan Family
Gregory Horan
Elizabeth Horan
Tom Horan, III
Jeani Horan
John Horan
Michael Horan
Tim Horan
George Horan
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Bruce Shannan Greer posted a condolence
Friday, December 15, 2023
wonderful, faithful man that I was blessed to meet. He was a beautiful reflection of Christ spirt and he will be deeply missed.
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Bridget Monthy posted a condolence
Friday, December 15, 2023
Larry Miggins....a one of a kind, wonderful, smart, witty man - so, so devoted to Kathleen.
My memory will forever be one of laughter and enlightenment as he sat on the front porch chair or bench telling story after
story. What a memory. Larry was kind to everyone and loved his family, but the BEST husband and Father I have had the
privilege of knowing. Larry was the most faithful man that I have ever known as well, going to church EVERY day of his life!
Remarkable and forever in my heart.
Bridget Monthy
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Trey Beck posted a condolence
Friday, December 15, 2023
My condolences to the whole family.
Trey Beck (former neighbor on Kingston), Paris, France
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Franci Neely posted a condolence
Friday, December 15, 2023
For many years I was lucky to live next door to Larry Miggins, Kathleen, and their dozen. Larry was hale, hearty and handsome and lived every day with gusto. He brought many smiles to my face. He and Kathleen lived with grace. Larry, you are unforgettable. You live on in our hearts. I send my deepest condolences to the entire Miggins family. Franci Neely
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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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Deb Wittenberg posted a condolence
Thursday, December 14, 2023
May your memories comfort your family at this sad time❤️. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. With sympathy and love, The Wittenberg Family
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Kenneth Jozwiak posted a condolence
Thursday, December 14, 2023
My heart goes out to all of the family. He was such a great man and person. I see him in all of you. John and Neil and the rest of you my prayers are with y’all .