1918
William
2009
William A. Liggitt
August 6, 1918 — June 5, 2009
William A. Liggitt , 90, passed away on June 5, 2009 at Overlook Hospital.
Known to many people as Bill, to a few as Dad, and to his grandchildren and
great grandchildren as Pop-Pop and Grandpa, Dr. Liggitt was a kind and encouraging man who had a great sense of humor, loved to dance, and enjoyed sports.
Born in Quaker City, Ohio, Dr. Liggitt was the son of Earle O. Liggitt and Rose Kingan Liggitt He earned his bachelor's degree at the College of Wooster and later received his master's and doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh.. Dr. Liggitt was also a Kellogg Foundation fellow in post doctoral research at New York University. As an educator, Dr. Liggitt served as a high school principal in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania and then as associate professor of school law and administration at Western Maryland College. He later served as professor of history and dean of personnel at Kutztown State College. The majority of his career was spent at The University of Jersey City in many different capacities, including Chairman of the Social Studies Department, first chairman of the graduate school, dean of instruction, executive vice president, and acting president.
As a US Army Officer during World War II, Dr. Liggitt served in Iran, France, Germany, and Belgium and was the Director of Civilian Personnel in Andismishk, Iran.
Education was at the heart of Dr. Liggitt's volunteer work. He served in many professional educational organizations and contributed to numerous educational publications. Dr. Liggitt, a man of faith, was a deacon and elder in The Presbyterian Church in Westfield and President of the Bible Class. He was a lifelong Rotarian, a member of Phi Delta Kappa, and a 32nd degree Mason.
Dr. Liggitt is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Jean Howat Liggitt; sister, Jane Haynam of Wilmington, North Carolina; sons, William Thomas Liggitt and wife Jen of Dallas, Texas and Paul Howat Liggitt and wife Susan of Leasburg, North Carolina; seven grandsons, Mark, Jeffrey, David, Jordan, William, Jr., Andrew, and Nathan Liggitt; and seven great-grandchildren, Will, Walker, Grayson, Grace, Anna Lee, Eloise, and Rachel Liggitt.
A memorial service will be held in the sanctuary of The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, 140 Mountain Avenue, at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 20. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Westfield Presbyterian Church or the Westfield Rescue Squad.
Arrangements are by the Gray Funeral Home; 318 East Broad Street, Westfield.
Known to many people as Bill, to a few as Dad, and to his grandchildren and
great grandchildren as Pop-Pop and Grandpa, Dr. Liggitt was a kind and encouraging man who had a great sense of humor, loved to dance, and enjoyed sports.
Born in Quaker City, Ohio, Dr. Liggitt was the son of Earle O. Liggitt and Rose Kingan Liggitt He earned his bachelor's degree at the College of Wooster and later received his master's and doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh.. Dr. Liggitt was also a Kellogg Foundation fellow in post doctoral research at New York University. As an educator, Dr. Liggitt served as a high school principal in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania and then as associate professor of school law and administration at Western Maryland College. He later served as professor of history and dean of personnel at Kutztown State College. The majority of his career was spent at The University of Jersey City in many different capacities, including Chairman of the Social Studies Department, first chairman of the graduate school, dean of instruction, executive vice president, and acting president.
As a US Army Officer during World War II, Dr. Liggitt served in Iran, France, Germany, and Belgium and was the Director of Civilian Personnel in Andismishk, Iran.
Education was at the heart of Dr. Liggitt's volunteer work. He served in many professional educational organizations and contributed to numerous educational publications. Dr. Liggitt, a man of faith, was a deacon and elder in The Presbyterian Church in Westfield and President of the Bible Class. He was a lifelong Rotarian, a member of Phi Delta Kappa, and a 32nd degree Mason.
Dr. Liggitt is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Jean Howat Liggitt; sister, Jane Haynam of Wilmington, North Carolina; sons, William Thomas Liggitt and wife Jen of Dallas, Texas and Paul Howat Liggitt and wife Susan of Leasburg, North Carolina; seven grandsons, Mark, Jeffrey, David, Jordan, William, Jr., Andrew, and Nathan Liggitt; and seven great-grandchildren, Will, Walker, Grayson, Grace, Anna Lee, Eloise, and Rachel Liggitt.
A memorial service will be held in the sanctuary of The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, 140 Mountain Avenue, at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 20. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Westfield Presbyterian Church or the Westfield Rescue Squad.
Arrangements are by the Gray Funeral Home; 318 East Broad Street, Westfield.
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