Obituary of William Francis Carrigan

William Francis Carrigan III, age 32, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully at home, on January 14, 2015. He was born July 9, 1982, in Syracuse, a son of Mary Joan Weinheimer and William F. Carrigan, Jr. He graduated from Bishop Ludden Jr./Sr. High School, Syracuse University and was working towards a Masters Degree at Le Moyne College. Bill was blessed with beautiful engaging eyes and always embraced his family and friends with a warm and loving hug. His Irish wit and sensitive soul easily allowed him to make friends with whomever he met. His true character showed through with his warm generosity and willingness to lend a helping hand to anyone. Bill was the family electronics guru and loved to go fishing or play catch with his friends. But most of all, he had a true love for his mother and always a watchful protective eye over his younger brothers. Bill was fiercely loyal to all his friends and family and he gave away his heart freely. Bill loved to play jokes on friends and family and was the greatest brother and son a family could ask for. He will truly be missed! Bill is survived by his mother, Mary Joan Weinheimer of Syracuse; his father, William F. Carrigan, Jr. of Watertown; his grandmother, M. Joan Weinheimer of Syracuse; two brothers, T. Barry Carrigan of Rochester, and Andrew Joseph Carrigan of Syracuse; several cousins, aunts, uncles and good friends; with special recognition to Aunt Tricia Barbero, Uncle Barry Weinheimer, and Dr. Kathy McCarthy; and his canine companion, Snoop. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, at 10:30 a.m. from the Edward J. Ryan and Sons Funeral Home, and a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Ann's Church. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home, Monday, 4 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St Charles-St. Ann's Parish Memorial Fund