DAVID F. EAGLE

EAGLE, David F. 78, of Lexington and Falmouth, MA passed away on Saturday, June 20th surrounded by his loving family. He leaves behind his wife of 56 years, Priscilla (Caie) of Lexington, his daughter, Cynthia Fitzpatrick, her husband William, and grandson, Liam of Newton, as well as his son Jeffrey Eagle, his wife Heidi, and grandsons, Matthew and Gregory of Coto de Caza, CA. He also leaves his brothers Robert Eagle of Waltham and Joseph Eagle, and his wife Jo Ann, of Eastham, along with several nieces and nephews. His sister, Barbara M. Dougherty pre-deceased him. Dave was born in Waltham, the son of Dorothy (Hinchey) Eagle and Joseph P. Eagle. At the time of his passing, Dave, who was an untiring worker right up to the time of his hospitalization, was president of Arlex Oil Corporation where he worked with Jack Maloney, his business partner for fifty-two years. He was also president of Interstate Gas and Oil Corporation of Sudbury, and president of C&W Transportation, Inc. The Lexington Lions Club awarded Dave the prestigious White Tricorne Hat in 2010 for his outstanding service to the town. He was past president of the Lexington Rotary Club, the Better Home Heat Council of Massachusetts, and past chairman of the New England Fuel Institute, who honored him as a 'Legend of Oil heat' for devoting exceptional time and service in support of the Oil heat and energy industry. He was the treasurer of the Hayden Recreation Center and the Lexington Housing Assistance Board. Dave served in the Army for two years and was a member of Local 4. When not involved with his numerous community activities, he relished spending time in Falmouth and boating-his passion-for over 30 years. Visiting hours will be from 4-8pm, Monday, June 29th at the Douglas Funeral Home, 51 Worthen Road, LEXINGTON. A funeral service will be held at St. Brigid's Parish, 2001 Massachusetts Avenue, also in Lexington, on Tuesday, June 30th at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dave's memory to the Lustgarten Foundation to Cure Pancreatic Cancer, 1111 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714 (www.lustgarten.org), or the Reagle Music Theatre, 617 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA 02452. Late Veteran US Army.

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