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Eugene Meehan Obituary

MEEHAN - Eugene F., 90, passed away on October, 19, 2014. Devoted husband of Mary (Quinn) for 66 years. Loving father of Betty, Cathy (Gary), Peggy (Don), Pat (Monica) and Terry (Jim). Grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of 6. He was a humble man of great faith whose gifts were a kind heart, a generous soul and an ever-present sense of humor. Gene was a WW2 veteran who flew 50 missions as a ball-turret gunner in the 450th BG, 15 USAAF and was awarded the Silver Star. He was a member of Wantagh American Legion Post 1273. Visiting on Friday, October 24, 2014, 2-5 and 7-9, at O'Shea Funeral Home in Wantagh. Funeral mass will be celebrated October 25, 2014, 9:30am, at St. Frances de Chantal in Wantagh. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Good Shepherd Hospice Foundation-In patient unit, 245 Old Country Rd., Melville, NY, 11746

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Published by Newsday on Oct. 23, 2014.

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Debbie & Mike Donovan

October 31, 2014

Dear Peggy and family,
I remember so well all the years our parents were friendly. Seems like yesterday. Friends are Gods' Life Preservers.
Both Mike and I will keep all of you in our prayers.

Linda Cummings

October 25, 2014

Peggy - so sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and your family.

Lisa & Salvatore Rondinelli

October 24, 2014

Our Sympathies and Prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Love,
The Rondinelli Family

Jeannette Henry

October 23, 2014

Dear Mary,

My deepest sympathy to you, your children and grandchildren on the loss of Gene. A life very well-lived.

Remembering the nice visits we had at your new home in Dominican Village.

May Gene rest in peace.

Love,
Cousin Jeannette Anne Henry

October 23, 2014

Hello, Betty, Cathy(Wolff?I believe)Peggy Pat and Terry and of course, Mary. Just saw this in Newsday today,I grew up in Williston Park with all of you.I hope you remember me. I have many fond memories of Eugene and of the whole family! May he rest in peace!(Cathy-I ran into you at Saint Agnes around 1997, I hope you remember)

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