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John Shannon "Jack" Coogan

1928 - 2020

BORN

1928

DIED

2020

John Coogan Obituary

John "Jack" Shannon Coogan, Jr., 91, passed away on August 2, 2020. Jack was born September 29, 1928 in North Hampton, Massachusetts. Jack was a Marine Corps Veteran, graduated from the University of New Mexico, where he met his wife Betty. Together they moved to Las Vegas in 1954, when he became employed at the Nevada Test Site, then retired from the Environmental Protection Agency. Preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Betty, and his son Shannon. Survived by his daughter Sharon, granddaughters Johnna (Chris), Tearsa (Jennifer), great grandson Miles, his breakfast club, many friends, and loved ones. The family would like to thank Giving Home Healthcare and Spring Mountain Rehabilitation for their care and support. Services will be held at a later date.,

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal on Aug. 9, 2020.

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theresa

August 20, 2020

Never forget the fine memories growing up in Twin Lakes with the Coogan Family. Childhood memories going on rides in the Jeep that Mr Coogan would take all the neighborhood kids on.

Patricia Wunder

August 13, 2020

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My condoIences to Jack's family and good friends. I knew Jack and Betty through work at EPA. Jack always seemed friendly and happy and was a pleasure to be around.

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