Eileen (Gavigan) Greene
Eileen (Gavigan) Greene
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Born in Pittston on August 13, 1958, Eileen was the daughter of the late Mary (Dowd) Gavigan and the late Raymond Gavigan. Eileen graduated from Saint John the Evangelist High School (1976) and was an Honors graduate of Geisinger School of Nursing, Plains, PA (1982).
Eileen is survived by her partner, Gary Tedder (Soddy Daisy, TN) and her children, Christopher Yurek and his wife Lucille (Fort Lauderdale, FL) Leslie Greene Butler and her husband, Chris (Tallahassee, FL) Jude Tedder and her partner Hudson Widrig (Knoxville, TN).
She was blessed with grandchildren Haley, Leah, Celia, Cori, Morgan, and Raymond. Eileen is also survived by brothers, Joseph Gavigan (Cedar Hill, TX) William Gavigan and his wife, Grace (Laflin, PA), sisters, Laurie Bosco and her husband, Paul (West Pittston, PA) Anne Smith (Mesa, AZ) Jane Gavigan-Denion (West Wyoming, PA) Mary Long and her husband, William (Wayne, PA) and sister-in-law, Patty Gavigan (West Pittston, PA) and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents, Eileen was preceded in death by brothers Owen (OJ) Gavigan and Gerard (Jerry) Gavigan, as well as, brother-in-law, TJ Smith.
The family wishes to acknowledge and thank family friend Brooklin Hodges for her loving support and compassionate care. A private service to celebrate Eileen's life will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.
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Michele Gilroy Ebeling
December 4, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with Eileen's family. I grew up and went to school with Eileen. I have lots of great memories. I'm sure she will be missed dearly. May she rest in peace.
Her friend, Michele
Janet Kelly
December 4, 2025
I went to nursing school with Eileen and later worked with her at NPW. My condolence's to her family. May she rest in peace.
Gary McDade
December 3, 2025
So sorry for your loss.RIP
JANE AND JULIE WILSON
December 3, 2025
JUDE, JULIE AND I ARE SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR MOM'S PASSING. WE KNOW THAT YOU WILL MISS HER, AND WE WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. PLEASE KNOW THAT WE LOVE YOU. JANE AND JULIE WILSON
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lee shafer
December 3, 2025
VERY sorry to hear of her passing. I'm sure she was a great person.
John
December 3, 2025
Gone, but never far from our hearts. My deepest sympathies. St. Johns class of 76
John Novak.
Carlo Romaldini
December 3, 2025
Condolences to the entire Gavigan family, Gary and their family. May Eileen rest in peace. Dear friend Carlo.
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