JJ Horgan

Saginaw County lost a good man earlier this week when former Democrat party chair J. J. Horgan died at age 72 of brain cancer.  Diagnosed in May, JJ was running in the Democrat primary for state representative up until his death.  A New Yorker by birth, JJ had the best interest of Saginaw/Bridgeport, Michigan in all that he did for his community.  He was quite a character and I counted him a good friend.

Despite our political differences, we often shared information over phone calls or lunches.  Like so many others, I often felt that I got more from these conversations then perhaps he did.  He had a great wit, abundant Irish charm, and I loved hearing about his days growing up on the rough and tumble of New York City streets.

He will be greatly missed by his loving wife Geri, his family and friends, and all those who came in contact with him.  As Geri wryly told me, "he's God's problem now."  Rest in peace JJ.