Anthony Paul Egan

Our beloved father and grandfather, and devoted husband, Anthony (Tony) Paul Egan, Jr., passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of January 4, 2026, in Venice, Florida.

Tony was born on June 24, 1937, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Anthony and Eleanore Egan. The oldest of six children, he shared a special bond with his siblings — Jim, Marilou, Ellie, Tom, and Susan. His father instilled in him a lifelong love of music, and many Saturday mornings found Tony and his brother Jim working together in their Philadelphia neighborhood, scrubbing marble stoops for 25 cents and cleaning windows for 75 cents — early lessons in perseverance and diligence that helped shape the strong work ethic he carried throughout his life.

A graduate of North Catholic High School, Class of 1955, Tony played varsity football and sang in school musicals. He continued playing football at Columbia Military Academy and later attended Temple University. Tony served honorably in the U.S. Army for 23 years, including at Fort Sill from 1960 to 1962, and retired from the National Guard as a Major. He also enjoyed a successful 29-year career with Bayer Corporation, earning numerous top sales awards.

In 1958, Tony met the love of his life, Miriam Agnes Nell. They were married on May 30, 1959, at Holy Name Catholic Church. True to their strong Irish Catholic heritage, Tony and Miriam embarked on the grand adventure of raising ten children and were active, devoted members of their church and community. Their 55 year marriage was a testament to their strong faith in God and their mutual devotion.

From 1962 to 1997, Tony and Miriam raised their family in Haddonfield, New Jersey, near Christ the King Parish, where their children attended school. His love of music was always apparent in the Egan household - from his early morning singing in the shower that woke the entire house to his fondness for classical music, especially on family road trips. Most memorable were trips to Cape May, where he took his children on fishing adventures that often turned into a comedy of errors and cherished stories.

Sports were a lifelong passion for Tony. Through coaching, he formed countless connections, memories, and lasting friendships. He served as head coach of the Haddonfield Midget Football program for 28 years, coaching the Fire Company baseball team for 18 years, and was one of the founders of Haddonfield's youth wrestling program. Tony was a constant presence at his children's games, never missing an opportunity to cheer them on from the sidelines and supporting their dreams. Many wondered if he would retire from coaching once his youngest child moved on to high school, but his love for working with young athletes kept him on the field for several more years.

In retirement, Tony loved Florida and was thankful to share a quiet, lovely life with Miriam in Venice. They remained active in their faith at Our Lady of Lourdes and Epiphany Catholic Churches, both singing in the choir with Tony serving as cantor. He also cherished his years performing as a tenor with the Key Chorale of Sarasota. Other hobbies included bird and alligator watching from the back lanai, growing orchids, reading, and cheering for Philadelphia and Tampa Bay sports teams. Visiting the American Legion was another favorite pastime, where Tony and Miriam could dance together, always enjoying their favorite tune, "In the Mood."

Tony Egan was a hardworking man who valued faith, service, and community. He gave much of his time and energy, especially through coaching, and made a meaningful impact on many lives. He will be remembered for his generosity, humor, and the effort he made to show up for others.

Tony was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Miriam Agnes Nell; his sons Patrick Michael Egan and Michael J. Egan; his parents, Anthony P. Egan, Sr. and Eleanore M. (Hughes) Egan; his brother Thomas Egan; and his sister Susan Pealer.
He is survived by his brother Jim Egan; sisters Marilou McGovern and Ellie Toff; and his children: Miriam Dunn (TJ), Tony Egan III, Colleen Egan, Maureen Springfield (Vic), Patrick Egan (Tracy), Erin Egan, Kelley Egan, Terrance Egan (Toni), Tara Egan and his beloved grandchildren: Madeleine, William, and Ellie Harrer; Delaney and Justin Dunn; Isaiah Egan; Aleah Egan; Katie Egan; Oren Thomas; Lilly and Fionn Egan.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made in Anthony's name to the Wounded Warriors Project at https://woundedwarriorproject.org.

For those unable to attend, the service will be live-streamed. Please visit obituaries.nationalcremation.com

Visitation
Friday, February 6, 2026
9:00 to 9:45a.m.
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
1301 Center Road, Venice, Florida 34292

Mass of Christian Burial
10:00a.m.
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.
Interment Immediately following:
Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Garden

Military Honors
Please arrive by 12:45pm, Military Honors will promptly begin at 1:00pm.
Sarasota National Cemetery
9810 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL.