Patrick Joseph Duggan
July 29, 1956 - September 30, 2017
Patrick Joseph Duggan, 61, of Roodhouse passed away Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, at his residence. He was born, July 9, 1956, in New Orleans, LA, the son of Joseph H. and Clydé Roeling Duggan. Patrick married Mary B. Morrow, July 29, 1999, in Huntsville, AL. Surviving is his wife, Mary of Roodhouse; children, Alan Duggan of NC, Emily Israel of AL, Katie Duggan MS; step children, Jennifer (Debbi Tibbles) Day of Chicago and Michael Newingham of Roodhouse; grandson, Mason Newingham of Hillview; and siblings, Donna (Mike) Gallagher of Clarksville, TN and Elizabeth Duggan of New Orleans, LA. Patrick graduated from Tulane University in New Orleans with a duel degree in electrical engineering and computer science. He was employed by NASA as a systems programmer for the aerospace program. Pat was assigned to help with the programming of the Challenger and was present for the launch; watching in horror as the space shuttle came apart shortly after it liftoff. After retiring from NASA, he travel around the world setting up computer systems in England, China, Europe, South America, and Saudi Arabia. Cremation rites will be accorded.
Patrick Joseph Duggan, 61, of Roodhouse passed away Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, at his residence. He was born, July 9, 1956, in New Orleans, LA, the son of Joseph H. and Clydé Roeling Duggan. Patrick married Mary B. Morrow, July 29, 1999, in Huntsville,... View Obituary & Service Information