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William Eagan Obituary
Resident of San Jose
Born in Cincinnati, OH on Aug. 18, 1925 to Dave and Martina Eagan, one of seven children, died Oct. 9, 2010 in Cameron Park, CA. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Rosemary (Costa) Eagan, two children Dennis (Deborah) Eagan, Debra (Robert) Stoddard; ten grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. He graduated from University of Cincinnati 1949, served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, began his career at General Electric in Ohio. In 1968 transferred to G.E.'s Nuclear Energy Division San Jose; retired 1985 a Specialist in Finance Fuel Area. There will be a private family funeral at St. Francis of Assisi-San Jose when Rosemary's health permits and memorial service at St. Michael's-Ohio. Bill's brain tissue was given to Indiana University for Alzheimer's Research. Donations to Indiana University Foundation, P.O. Box 660245, Indianapolis, IN 46266 (Ref# 32-MGEN-04-1 on check), Villages Medical Auxiliary, or a charity of your choice.
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Elaine Eagan
November 18, 2010
Visited by Sister Michael Mary Eagan, his sister Elaine. Best wishes and prayers to his wife Rosie and his son Denny, daughter Debbie and family. Keep in touch.
Love,
Elaine Eagan
John Wyant
October 22, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Deb Stoddard
October 22, 2010
Dad,you were the greatest!! We have so many great memories..so much fun, always a smile, a whistle, a thank you...I will always treasure our times together. I love you and will miss you very much.
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