David Hartigan Obituary

Hartigan, David

David Matthew Hartigan



December 28, 1940 -February 25, 2023

A Man of Profound Intellect, Brilliant Wit,

Noble Heart and Absolute Integrity

David Matthew Hartigan (82) passed away peacefully, lovingly cared for by his family, on February 25th, 2023 just blocks from where he grew up in Rogers Park.

The pillar and guiding light to his very close family, he is survived by Kathleen Barrett, and together they were parents of a wonderful family that brought them great joy and pride; five children Rachel Dewey (Chauncey), David L. Hartigan, Peter Hartigan (Vanessa), Alexander Hartigan, Andrew Hartigan (Aimee) and eleven grandchildren Chauncey III, Oliver, Catherine D., David M. II, Margaret, Rohan, Madeline, Alexander II, Michael, Luke, and Catherine H.

Born and raised in Rogers Park, David graduated from Hardey Prep and Loyola Academy. He is a graduate of Georgetown University where he majored in History, a passion that continued through his life. He also graduated with a Juris Doctor from Loyola University Law School.

The depth and breadth of his professional career was astounding. After graduating from Loyola, he joined the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commision as a trial lawyer investigating securities fraud until his appointment to the United States Attorney's Office.

As Assistant U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Illinois, David served as the Chief of the Tax Division, Deputy Chief of the Civil Division and litigator in the Criminal Division. He uniquely served on a bi-partisan basis under four U.S Attorneys Bauer, Hanrahan, Foran and Thompson.

In the private sector, David was a founding partner of Hartigan & Ward. Later, he became a Partner at Wilson & Mcilvaine and Altheimer & Gray.

Furthermore, he served in several consulting and board level roles in politics, law and non profit sectors:

Catholic Conference of Illinois, Legislative Counsel, representing Cardinals Cody & Bernardin and the Catholic Bishops of IllinoisHotel Employee and Restaurant Employee International Union (HERE), Trustee & Chairman of the Finance Investment Committee with over 250,000 employeesARDC - Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission, Chairman appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court for over 10 yearsCatholic Lawyers Guild of Chicago, Chairman for over 10 yearsFederal Bar Association, President Chicago Chapter Goodman Theater, Board of TrusteesShakespeare Marionette Company, Board MemberJuvenile Diabetes Foundation, Trustee

But more than anything else, his expansive love extended to the entire Hartigan Clan, his nephews and nieces, John Hartigan (Maureen), Elizabeth Connelly (Matt), Laura Jenkins (Jeff), Cristina Soeiro (Stephen Collins), David Soeiro, Aileen Caffrey (Henry), Andrew Furlong, and Jonna Hirsch (Brent). And he leaves his older brother Hon. Neil F. Hartigan (MaryLou), sisters Mary Soeiro (Raul), and Coletta "Itti" Furlong (John). He was preceded in death by his parents. Coletta and David Hartigan and his sister Aileen.

Friends - when you were a friend of David, you were a friend for life. He always put others first and had an uncanny way of knowing who needed his love and support the most. David will be deeply missed.

Funeral Mass: Saturday, March 4th 10:00 am at St. Ignatius Catholic Church at 6559 N. Glenwood Avenue, Chicago followed by a private family interment. Visitation is Friday, March 3rd at Barr Funeral Home, 6222 Broadway, Chicago, 4:00 - 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (https://www.jdrf.org)

For Information or to sign the guest book: www.BarrFuneralHome.com

Sign Guest Book at legacy.suntimes.com