William P. Horgan

Bill was a graduate of Boston State College, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree and Northeastern University where he earned his Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice. He retired as Captain of Detectives for the State Police and was a member of the Boston Police Department. He was an U.S. Army veteran, past member of the Massachusetts Police Association, member of the American Legion, Post 76 in Jamaica Plain. Bill enjoyed family and friends, Boston sports, Naples, FL and golf.

Survived by his loving wife Mary Ellen (Kilroy) Horgan, his daughter Maura K. Heckmann and her husband Gregory of Norwood, his son Michael J. Horgan and his wife Rosemarie of Walpole, his grandchildren Timothy, Hayley, Christopher Heckmann, and William, Joseph, Patrick Horgan.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 20th at 9:00am from the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole Street (Rte. 1A), Norwood, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am in St. Timothy’s Church, 650 Nichols Street, Norwood. Interment will follow the Mass in Highland Cemetery, Norwood. Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Tuesday, May 19th from 4:00-8:00pm at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions in memory of William P. Horgan may be to the charity of one’s choice.