Francis T.

"Frank" Duggan, Jr.

Frank passed away on Thursday May 31 ^st at the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home where he had been receiving supportive care for the past 4 years. He was 86 years of age. Born on Nantucket Island, he was the beloved son of the late Francis T. Sr. and Theresa P. (Heffernan) Duggan. He grew up in Cambridge where he attended local schools. He enlisted into the US Army and served honorably as an MP during the Korean Conflict attaining the rank of Sergeant. He returned to Cambridge and was employed for many years working for the Polaroid Corp with plant services and maintenance. He settled in Chelsea several years ago and resided at Admirals Hill Towers for most of that time. He was a member of the American Legion Post 61 in Revere and volunteered his time at the VA Homeless Shelter in Boston. In his lifetime he was a great Boston sports fan, a diehard and devoted Red-Sox fan. He continued to live a very military regimented life style. During the past years at the nursing home he participated in many activities. Well-known for wearing stylish sunglasses he was affectionately nicknamed "Hollywood" by residents and home staff members. Frank was the former husband of the late Rosemarie (Melanson) Duggan and Janet L. (Gaylord) Duggan. he was the father of Kevin Duggan, Cheryl Willette and Mark Duggan all of Woburn, Thomas Duggan of NH, Karen Michelle Duggan and Michael Duggan both of Everett and the late Francis T. Duggan, III  He was the brother of Mary Duggan of Sarasota FL and the late John "Jack" Duggan. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren and 2 greatgrandchildren.