Jim Carrigan, age 82, of Paupack passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord surrounded by his loving family on Friday, July 17, 2026. He is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Betty (Edelman) Carrigan.

Born November 22, 1943, in Philadelphia, Jim was the son of the late Edward Patrick and Marie (Barnes) Carrigan.

He was an electrical contractor and owned and operated J.W. Carrigan Inc. until his retirement in 2010. Jim was also a member of Local #98 IBEW in Philadelphia.

Jim was a football coach at Msgr. Bonner High School in Drexel Hill, PA for 35 years and was inducted into the school's Hall of Fame. After moving to Paupack, he volunteered with the Junior Buckhorns where the players all called him Coach Pop-Pop. As a coach and as a person, he impacted countless lives with his kindness and generosity. A staunch Catholic, Jim was a great friend to so many and a natural problem solver.

In addition to his wife, Jim is survived by two daughters: Tracey Eisenhuth of Philadelphia and Beth Carney of Lakeville; one son: Jimbo Carrigan of Pittston; three sisters: Regina Shuster of IL, Patricia Hunt of Lancaster, PA and Dorothy Morris of Springfield, PA; four granddaughters and six great grandchildren.

Jim was preceded in death by a sister, Marie Savage, and a brother, Edward Carrigan.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 22, from 4 to 7 PM at Teeters' East Chapel, 505 Church St, Hawley, PA. There will be a funeral mass 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 23, at BVM Queen Of Peace Roman Catholic Church, 314 Chestnut Ave, Hawley, with Rev. Bryan Wright officiating.

Private cremation will be held at Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel, PA.

Memorials may be made to Shevlin Foundation, 715 E. 20th St., Chester, PA 19013 or go to shevlinhelps.org.