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Michael Egan Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dr. Michael Comerford Egan, who passed away surrounded by his family near his home in Seattle, Washington, at the age of 81 years old on Dec. 10, 2023.
Michael was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on July 23, 1942. He graduated from Scranton Preparatory School, the University of Scranton and the George Washington University for his medical degree. He attended the University of Iowa for his residency, where he met his wife.
He had a long and successful medical career as a general surgeon, specializing in critical care and trauma. He served proudly in the United States Navy for over 31 years. He was a veteran of Vietnam, Somalia, Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and served tours on the carrier USS Kittyhawk as the ship's surgeon and on the submarine USS Grayback.
He enjoyed his firearms, was an avid collector and was an expert shot.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen C. Egan, and brother, George Egan. He is survived by his brother, John Egan; his wife of 50 years, Sandra Egan; three daughters, Kelly Murray, Jennifer Venables, Melinda Hawkins; and four grandchildren, Cole, Cassandra, Michael and Connor.
Memorial services will be held privately. We request no donations or flowers.
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John T Comerford
January 3, 2024
We were so sorry to hear about Mike's passing. I was just 10 years old when he left for medical school. He was very close to my grandfather, Bill Monahan. It's been several years since we last spoke but I always knew him to be a caring and generous person. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family.
John (and Lydia) Comerford
Joan Comerford Walsh
January 3, 2024
Michael's Family, Even though we have never met personally, Michael was my first cousin. His mother Helen and my dad Mike were brother and sister. I last saw Michael at his mother funeral a few years ago. Even though a few years older than me, I always looked up to the Egan boys, and I will never forget that Michael made the trip into my Dad's funeral in 1983. I just wanted to express my condolences to all of his family. Joan Comerford Walsh
Janet and Mark Comerford
December 29, 2023
John - so sorry to hear of Michael´s passing. He lived a phenomenal life of service. He, and the whole family, will be in our prayers.
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