Joseph M. Egan Jr.

Joseph Egan Obituary

EGAN

JOSEPH M., JR. on April 24, 2009; beloved husband of Marion "Pat" (nee Saring) Egan; dearest father of Joseph M. Egan III, Patrick L. Egan and David M. Egan; dear brother of Marie Boyle (Bud), Eleanor Murdoch (Larry), Francis Egan and the late Jane O'Brien, Kathleen Kane and Patricia Whalen; also survived by 3 dear grandchildren; Erin, Joseph and Daniel. Relatives and friends and all organizations he was a member of are invited to attend his Funeral Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. until his concelebrated Funeral Mass 12 Noon at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd. Holland, PA 18966. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Fox Chase Cancer Center 333 Cottman Ave. Phila PA 19111.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News from Apr. 26 to Apr. 27, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Egan

7 Entries

Jackie L

July 30, 2009

Dear Egan Family, I was just informed of Mr. Egan's passing and wish to send my condolences. I worked for Mr. Egan many years ago and he was a wonderful man and excellent boss. I will always be grateful to him for helping my husband obtain a great job through his recommendation. My husband and I have talked about "Joe's" help many times over the years...never forgetting his kindness. The fact that he never met my husband, but solely relied on my word of his ability along with his resume ~ will always astound me ~ and I will always remain grateful that his gift has kept my husband well employed all these many, many years. God Bless.

Betty Halbherr Nutting

May 22, 2009

To Joe's family, Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and brother. I went all through St. Henry's school with Joe and may I say that he was always a wonderful guy. He always had a smile and good word to everyone and never, ever made anyone feel less that happy to be in his presence. Quite a few years ago, Joe attended a reunion of our class (1948) that I and some of our classmates organized at the old Shack on the Blvd. I will never forget that evening and most of all, will never forget his parting words to me and many of our friends. With the biggest, brightest smile, he told us all to "have a good life". I know I did and am sure that he did as well. Thanks for the memoriesl, Joe. Sincerel, Betty Halbherr Nutting

Maria Smith

May 4, 2009

To Joe's Family,
He was one of the nicest man I've known. I worked with him at PIDC in the mid 80's and used to see him at DVIRC when I worked there. He stopped in my office everytime he was there to say Hi to me and tell me stories of his family. He was sincere, hardworking, honest and compassionate. He was "good people" and he will be missed.
My heartfelt condolences to the family.

Susan Weikers Balaban

April 29, 2009

Dear Pat and your beloved family. My hearfelt condolences to you all. Joe was a dear friend to my late husband, Saul Volchok, and to me. A special man whose ability was surpassed by his compassion. He will be missed. May he rest in Peace and may his memory be for a blessing for all of you.

Joseph Ferry

April 27, 2009

Eleanor -

I was sorry to learn of the death of your brother Joe, a great son of Hunting Park. I loved what your daughter Kate said about him that he thought that the 4th of July parade was about him. Only someone who grew up in Hunting Park could appreciate that fully.

On behalf of all the Ferrys, I extend our heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

Joe Ferry

Gerard St. John

April 27, 2009

In 1964, you were a part of the Redevelopment Authority’s “Old Real Estate” crowd — people without college degrees who had been the backbone of many real estate offices throughout the City. Members of the old crowd were title clerks, conveyancers, deed specialists, appraisers and salesmen. They all knew each other.

You were not old but you did have several years experience with the Castor Avenue real estate office of Democratic City Committee Secretary John F. Byrne. That was where you learned about commercial real estate transactions. You proudly proclaimed that you did not use John Byrne’s political clout to get your job at the Authority. “If he knew I wanted to leave his office, he surely would have blocked me from getting this job.” Later, you learned that Byrne personally approved each new employee of the Authority, you included. Oh well, no one said that you were always right!

In those days, you often took the lead in organizing parties for the real estate crowd. Also, you helped carry Joe Gindhart’s piano out of the house and into the back yard where he would play his song, “On the Way to Cape May.” Those were comfortable times.

Remember the one-on-one basketball games that we played on weekends and at lunch? You were contentious; you always went right for the basket. After the games, you would claim that you won. I knew better. We joked about that for years.

Your work style was exactly like your basketball style, outspoken – in-your-face. You always spoke your mind. It drove your boss Ed Kick to distraction. When the newly elected Rizzo administration made Ben Rudzinski the scapegoat for all that they perceived to be wrong with City Hall, you were the only one to stand up and defend Ben by stating the facts of the case. You didn’t forget your friends under the stress of political pressure.

I was surprised when you threw your hat in the political ring and ran for mayor back in 1991. Walt D’Alessio said it best, “Running for election to the office of Mayor of Philadelphia is like trying to break into jail!”

We last saw each other crossing Market Street at 16th. At first, I did not recognize the guy with the white hair but the big smile was a dead give-away. You muttered something about a one-on-one basketball game – but you got the ending wrong. Some things never change. And some things and some people we never forget.

Kathyann O'Drain

April 26, 2009

Dear Joe,
It's been far too long, and of late I've been thinking of you and you family, then I read about your Dad's passing this morning. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. He was a brilliant man. I know he was your hero, and his sons his heroes.
My condolences to your Mom as well.

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