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HENRY JAEGER Obituary

JAEGER, HENRY E. JR.Henry E. Jaeger Jr., son of Catherine Mooney and Henry E. Jaeger and a long time resident of White Plains passed away on March 1, 2005 at the age of 86. Mr. Jaeger was born in New York City and graduated from Fordham University. On assignment with the U.S. Navy, he studied at the University of Colorado and Harvard Business School and then served as a Lieutenant on the U.S.S. St. Louis during World War II. He spent his working career as an executive with the retailer, Montgomery Ward, retiring in 1984 as National Merchandise Manager. He volunteered many years coaching Little League Baseball. Mr. Jaeger was a 50 year member of Westchester Country Club. He was a leader of the senior golf group at Westchester Country Club and co-founder of the senior interclub golf program in Westchester County. He was a faithful and devoted parishioner of Our Lady of Sorrows Church. He was predeceased by two brothers, Owen and Andrew, and a daughter, Maureen Traugott (Roy) of New Rochelle. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marion Young Jaeger. He is also survived by a son Henry Edward III (Lorrie) of Waynesville, NC, and two daughters, Cathleen Brown (Scott) of Tarrytown and Patricia Reina (William) of Cincinatti, OH. He is also survived by ten grandchildren, Kenneth, Stephen and Eric Traugott, Heather Jaeger, Erin Forchic (Derrick), Megan and Kelly Brown, Bryon, Justin and Casey Reina, and two great-grandchildren, Braden and Bryn Forchic. He will always be remembered for his gentle, caring smile and engaging sense of humor. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His love for his family provides strength and inspiration for all those who knew him. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or the Our Lady of Sorrows Development Fund would be appreciated. Visiting will be Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial is at 10:00 am on Saturday at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in White Plains. McMAHON, LYON & HARTNETT FUNERAL HOME 491 Mamaroneck Avenue White Plains (914)949-7777

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Published by The Journal News on Mar. 4, 2005.

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