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Thomas Egan Obituary
Gibbsboro -
Thomas F. Egan Jr., Pharm. D.
Passed away on April 12, 2020. He was 68 years old. Son of Ellen Egan and the late Thomas F. Egan Sr. Beloved husband Betty Magjuka. Proud father of Thomas F. Egan III, Elizabeth Magjuka-Egan, and Jill Magjuka-Egan. Also survived by his sisters and brothers, Suzanne Egan-Hill (George), Michael Egan (Beth), Patrick Egan (Joanna), Dennis Egan (Lynette), and Ellen Regn (David). Graduate of Camden Catholic High School ('69) and later earned his PharmD at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy ('78). Tom lived in Gibbsboro, NJ most of his life and previously served as an elected school board member and zoning board member. Tom was proud of his pharmacy accomplishments throughout his life - especially the work he contributed through Project Hope to the Caribbean island of St. Lucia. There will be a memorial mass for Thomas at a later date. If desired, memorial donations may be made in Thomas' name to The Delaware Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org/delval)
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Egan
Paul
April 9, 2024
Rest in peace, dear friend and college roommate. We had many laughs together!
Sue
April 9, 2024
Boy, Tom, I sure do miss you. I think about you everyday and see your face staring back at me when I look in the mirror.
I am sure you are looking down on your family with love and pride. You were a great father, husband, son and brother. You made the world a better place.
Rest now with your heavenly family. You are remembered and loved.
Paul D
November 22, 2022
I was one of Tom's roommates for 4 years while attending PCP&S, and we graduated together, Tom with a Pharm D and I with a BS in Pharmacy. He was also in our wedding party when I married Shelley in May of 1983 in York. I'd also visited him at his parent's home on Hawthorne Drive in Gibbsboro as well as when he resided in St Michaels, MD . I also smile when I recall him listening to Tom Waits music, nor forget the time when his King-snake (named Noname!) escaped for several days and turned in the middle of the night in bed with our other roommate at the time, Paul R! I greatly enjoyed his humor and often would call out to him: "Tom, Are you doing anything that'll make me laugh?" to which he'd invariably respond "I don't think so. Why?" I've thought of him periodically over the years and actually looked him up just now, sadly to learn of his passing. Thanks for the memories, Tom!
Sue
April 9, 2022
Tom, I still cannot believe you are gone.
I know that you are watching over all of us especially Betty, Thomas, Elizabeth and Jill. You must be so very proud of them. I love you, I miss you and I miss you everyday. Please hug mom, dad and George for me .
Sarah Regn
May 10, 2020
Tom was a gentle, kind, and loving man. I loved hearing his stories of travel in St. Lucia. It was a place that he treasured and it was a reassurance to me to pursue a life abroad. We both shared in a common desire to serve other people and communities. Tom's strength has always been remarkable to me and I am grateful for all of the deep conversations we shared. I think out of everything, his laugh will be missed the most. May he find peace, rest, and comfort once more in God's loving arms. Sending all of my love and hugs to Jill, Tom, Elizabeth, and Betty. Good people are never forgotten.
Ray Colavita
April 27, 2020
Tom & I met when we were 4 years old, lived 200 yards from each other, went to grades school & payed baseball together but most of all our families lived as neighbors for 45 years, contributing greatly to the Gibbsboro we know today. With two classy and giving parents, Tom couldn't miss but grow into a caring Doctor, School Board member and good friend to all. My condolences go out to Betty, Jill, Thomas Elizabeth, Tom's sisters, brothers and Mrs.Egan. While I could share many memories with Tom and his parents, it's not about me and so I'll just say rest in peace my friend and I'll miss you.
Gail London
April 21, 2020
Tom and I worked together at Hackensack Meridian Heath Jersey Shore University Medical Center. We quickly became friends after we shared we were both CCHS Alumni and we both worked at Kennedy Health. We enjoyed many great conversations together. But Tom was the happiest speaking about his greatest gift, his family. He was so proud of each and everyone of you. May all your happy memories bring you comfort. RIP my friend!
Dawn
April 21, 2020
Tom was my boss at Kennedy Hospital Stratford many years ago. He was such a nice man and he put a lot of trust in me to get the job done. I remember him as a quiet man and I was sad when he left us to go onto other opportunities. Rest in peace, Tom. My sympathies go out to his family and friends.
Richard Rollison
April 19, 2020
I met Tom in first grade at Our Lady of Mt Carmel . We became good friends . Tom and I shared Boy Scouts w Bob Hudson , our scout master . Mr Hudson eventually became our employer at our first job ....,the Marjan Shop ( now Massoes ) . When I first escaped Gibbsboro I went to Atlantic City to work on the boardwalk and Tom got me a room at his Grandmoms house in AC . We didnt see each other for years as I first moved outside NYC and then to SF . The true test of our friendship came about 2000 , when my Dad lay dying in very poor hands at Virtua hospital . We had spoken and I knew he was in charge of Anesthesiology at Jefferson Hspital . Desperate for help I reached out for Toms advice . He in turn kindly pulled some strings and got my Dad admitted quickly into Univ of Pa hospital . The care he received was dramatic , though sadly too late . That effort from Tom might have saved my Dads life , and I was eternally grateful . I miss him dearly but have many warm memories of one of my oldest dearest friends .
Barbara family
April 19, 2020
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Your dad was truly one of the best. All the things you think about when you think about what is good in the world. Your dad was the first to lend a helping hand, the first to actually stop and listen to what was going on with you, and the first to offer a kind word or an understanding smile. You are not alone, please know that no matter how much time has passed between meetings our home is always your home. Your family is forever part of our best childhood memories and your dad will forever remain in our prayers. Stay strong, stay committed to what your dad stood for, and always remember how much he loved you!
Jill Magjuka-Egan
April 18, 2020
I love you dad!
Jill Magjuka-Egan
April 18, 2020
To everyone that knew my dad,
It would really mean a lot to me, his youngest daughter, and my family if you left a message or comment. It means so much more than you could ever imagine, if you just say he was my colleague or share a story or memory of him. Anything and everything is highly encouraged, especially to the people that don't know what to say or feel like they don't have much to say.
Daddy, you are the best dad in the entire world. You taught us how to love everyone, by treating everyone with so much kindness and respect. You helped my siblings and I understand the power of family. You taught us that we will always have each other, so we need to be each other's best friends. We are supposed to lift each other up and help each other whenever we can. We have a strong bond because of you. I will never take that for granted. You taught me how to believe in myself. I have faced many physical struggles early on, but you would always encourage me to try everything I wanted to. You taught me how to advocate for myself and fight for what I need. You did everything in your power to get me the best care in the world and you did. During a job interview, you knew how unprofessional it would be to ask for help or advice and most likely cause you to not get the job. Without hesitation, you asked them anyway, if they could help me and/or what they do for children with Erbs Palsy. This is just one time you literally put me before your career. The night I came home after my first surgery, I slept on the couch in my hot pink upper body cast. You were afraid I would roll of the couch and break the cast and hurt myself. So you slept on the floor below me, so if I fell I would fall on you and wake you up. You showed me what really matters in life. Growing up you wanted one thing for us, to be happy. You never pressured us to follow in your career foot steps or become star athletes because that wasn't what we wanted. You told us to pursue our passions and dreams, money will follow. You encouraged us to follow all of our interests and hobbies. You wanted us to share them with our siblings whenever we could. You were a better parent, dad and teacher then in the movies and guidebooks. You did everything out of love, you never got mad or angry. You didn't punish us when we did something bad, you showed us unconditional love and support. You explained to us why it was wrong or how to not make the mistake again and to move on. You were perfect. I couldn't have had a better dad. I love you so much. You're the best.
Typical car ride.
Jill Magjuka-Egan
April 18, 2020
My first Junior Prom! My dad and I went both went to Camden Catholic High School.
Jill Magjuka-Egan
April 18, 2020
Family dinner at Margaritaville, in Atlantic City. He was a huge parrot head! Plus, loved being down the shore with his family.
Jill Magjuka-Egan
April 18, 2020
Weekly movie! This photo was also used in a story in the Philadelphia inquirer on the second page. About family and Alzheimer's.
Jill Magjuka-Egan
April 18, 2020
Our last family vacation in South Carolina.
Jill Magjuka-Egan
April 18, 2020
Running a 5K with my dad on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. He loved Atlantic City.
Jill Magjuka-Egan
April 18, 2020
Tom Egan at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Tom Egan III
April 16, 2020
Suzanne Egan-Hill
April 16, 2020
Tom you truely were a light in this world. I am going to miss you, big brother. I know you are with daddy and resting in the arms of God. You are my newest angel in heaven.
Barbara Giacomelli
April 15, 2020
Dr. Egan was a former boss and mentor. I worked with him as an Assistant Director of Pharmacy at Graduate Hospital. I enjoyed his dry sense of humor, his perspective and support as I pursued my MBA. I'm sorry to hear about his passing away and my sympathies to his family.
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