Donald “Chris” Haggerty of Little Valley, formerly of Wellsville
It is with great sadness that the family of Donald “Chris”
Haggerty announces his unexpected passing October 31, 2018. He was born in
Libertyville, Illinois on December 27, 1962 to the late Donald W. and Mary C.
(Nord) Haggerty. Upon graduating from Lake Forest High School he moved to
Jamestown NY. There he met the love of
his life and best friend, Linda Flint. They were married in Jamestown, NY on
May 31, 1991.
Chris was a 1989 graduate of the Stockbridge School of
Agriculture in Massachusetts with an AS in Turf Management. In 1991 he graduated from the University of
Massachusetts at Amherst with a BS in Integrated Pest Management, a program
that was developed especially for him and an accomplishment that he was particularly
proud of.
Chris was a devoted family man, passionate golf course
superintendent and loved outdoor activities. Chris’ favorite times were the
time he spent with his family on their numerous trips around the country, and
the time they spent together camping, boating, skiing and golfing. He was a
sports fan who enjoyed watching the Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears and Cubs,and
was always there to support his children as they competed in a multitude of
sports, including little league, wrestling and marching band .
From a young age he found a talent working with tools and
machinery. From boats, motorcycles, and heavy equipment to woodworking,
electronics, and construction, there wasn’t a project he couldn’t complete. He
loved a challenge and would never replace something that could be fixed. This
served him well in his long career as a Golf Course Superintendent. At the time
of his passing he was employed at Elkdale Country Club. He was dedicated to
providing an excellent course for them because he felt so welcomed and
supported there. Chris was a member of the Golf Course Superintendent’s
Association of America and former member of the Western NY Superintendent’s
Association.
In addition to his beloved wife Linda and mother Mary, Chris
is survived by his daughter Sarah (Cece Roche) of Colorado, and sons Bradley of
Rochester, Scott, Quintin and Ryan of Wellsville. He is also survived by his
brother Steven (Caroline) Haggerty of FL, sisters Suzy (PJ) Carroll of IL,and
Dana Haggerty of AR, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased
by his sister M. Nord Haggerty, brother W. Quint Haggerty and infant daughter
Scotti Haggerty. Chris was a man of incredible integrity and he will be greatly
missed by his family and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Haggerty Children College Fund care of Community Bank Bolivar Road Wellsville
or the Sierra Club.
Friends may visit the family at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral
Home on Saturday, November 3rd from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in Wellsville, NY. A
Memorial service will be held at Crosstown Alliance Church Wellsville Campus
Sunday, November 4th at 2 p.m. To leave online condolances please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
