William A. Eagan Jr.

William A. Eagan Jr.

William Eagan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Oct. 13 to Oct. 15, 2003.
Of Wellesley and Hyannis Port, Oct. 12. Beloved husband of Constance (Ryan) Eagan. Devoted father of Mary Ellen Eagan of Boston, William A. Eagan III and his wife Ann of Rye, N.Y., Christopher J. Eagan of Boston, Constance A. Eagan of N.Y.C., Joan Eagan, M.D. and her husband James Vahey of Concord, Gail Eagan and her husband Alan Curtis of Boston. Brother of Richard Eagan of Wayland, Robert Eagan of Harrison, N.Y. Also survived by 10 grandchildren. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St. (Rt. 16), WELLESLEY, Thurs. at 11 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Paul's Church, Wellesley at 12 noon. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Tues. 7-9, Weds. 4-8. Interment Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the William A. Eagan, Jr. Family Scholarship Fund, College of the Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester, MA 01610. Retired executive of Jordan Marsh Co. and Bed & Bath. Graduate of the College of the Holy Cross class of 1949, WWII Navy Veteran. George F. Doherty & Sons Wellesley (781) 235-4100

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October 16, 2003

Bill Cronin (St. Seb's '73) posted to the memorial.

October 16, 2003

Kathleen (Mahoney) Moylan '87 posted to the memorial.

October 15, 2003

Stephanie Martin posted to the memorial.

Bill Cronin (St. Seb's '73)

October 16, 2003

My sincerest condolences to the Egan Family.

Kathleen (Mahoney) Moylan '87

October 16, 2003

Dear Eagan family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Mr. Eagan was a true Crusader, and will be missed by many.

Stephanie Martin

October 15, 2003

To all the Eagans,



I am so sorry to hear the very sad news about Mr. Eagan. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Liz Maloy

October 15, 2003

Mr. Eagan walked the campus of Holy Cross over half a century before I did, but as a member of the class of 2003, I felt his presence in Worcester. The Eagan spirit seems so passionate. I didn't even know them before my freshman year. Mr. Eagan remained a real part of Holy Cross through contributions to the college and the community and by his family's continued involvement. God bless.

bud giblin

October 14, 2003

dear mrs eagan, chris and all of the eagans--i was sorry to learn of the passing of mr eagan. he will be in my family's thoughts and prayers as will all of you. sincerely, bud giblin

Edward Fleming

October 13, 2003

I worked with Bill for over 20 years at Jordan Marsh Company, I found him to be an honest and hardworking
person. He will be missed by many.

Mary Bradt Mintz

October 13, 2003

Bill was one of the warmest and compassionate men I have ever had the priviledge to work with. His love for his family and his pride in each member's accomplishments was an insipartion to all.

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