Obituary
Bim Colligan
James E. "Bim" Colligan, 85, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, of 235 Bolivar Dr., passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012 surrounded by his loving family, at the Bradford Regional Medical Center. Born December 26, 1927 in Erie he was a son of the late Francis H. and Frances M. (Fleming) Colligan. He was a 1946 graduate of Bradford High School where he enjoyed playing sports especially basketball. Mr. Colligan was a veteran of the United States Army and served as a paratrooper prior to his honorable discharge. On November 18, 1950 in St. Bernard Church he married Bette J. (Olson) Colligan who survives. He worked as a Real Estate Broker for Francis H. Colligan Agency, a company started by his father in the mid 40's. At the time of his death he was a partner with his son Jim who owns Colligan Real Estate. He was a member of St. Bernard Church, Pine Acres Golf Club, the Bradford Club, the Exchange Club, the American Legion, the Bradford Moose Lodge, and past