WILLIAM BERNARD EAGAN ESQ.

A prominent Willow Grove attorney and longtime resident of Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at home with his loving family at his side. He was 96 years of age. He is survived by his beloved wife of 68-years, Dina T. Eagan (nee DiGiuseppe); their four daughters, Linda Eagan Penrod (Robert Woodruff), Dina Eagan Lucas (Brian, predeceased), Sheryl A. Thomson (Michael), Janet R. Howard (Edward); eleven grandchildren Jake (Erin), Tim (Sofia), Lauren, Bill, Jenny, Matt, Tommy, Kristin, Joey, Jess, Alyssa, one great-granddaughter Camila; and cherished in-laws, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, three sisters, five brothers, and dearly loved in-laws. William (Bill) Eagan was a proud World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Army and was a recipient of the Bronze Star. He earned his B.S. degree and Juris Doctor of Law from Temple University. Bill practiced law in Willow Grove, PA for over fifty years and served before the PA Supreme Court, the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the District Court for the Eastern District of PA. He was active in numerous professional associations and local community organizations for which he received many recognitions including being named Citizen of the Year and Republican of the Year. In addition, Bill was a dedicated member of St. David's Roman Catholic Church, serving as lector, counter and usher for many years. A Funeral Mass is planned for Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at St. David's Roman Catholic Church, 316 Easton Road, Willow Grove at one o'clock p.m. Interment at St. John Neumann Cemetery will immediately follow. Social distancing will be observed at all times and every person will be required to wear masks. Flowers may be delivered to St. David's Church, or in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Organization for Autism Research (OAR) – ResearchAutism.org/donate. For further details visit www.bryersfh.co/legacy.com. JOHN J. BRYERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., Willow Grove