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Julianne Egan posted a condolence
Friday, July 27, 2018
I have to say that I'm truly honored to be speaking here today, partly because my aunts and my family have asked that I say something but mostly because it means that I am related to this amazing woman whose life we are celebrating today.
There's so much to say about my grandmother but I'll do my best to keep it short.
All of my life, I've looked up to her - she was one tough lady. During a time when women were not expected to be the breadwinners of the family, she worked full time and raised four kids. And let's face it - she had the unenviable task of raising my father who, if you don't know, caused her much grief in his younger days with broken bones and sports and all his shenanigans with the “Park Boys”. But Dad, Kathy, Marianne, and Dee - I know that she was incredibly proud of the adults that you've grown to become. I know I am incredibly proud to call you my family and I owe it all to her.
For as tough as she was on the exterior, she was a big softie on the inside. One of my favorite stories to tell about my grandma is that when she used to baby sit my brother and me - well, when we were younger we hated the term "babysit" as if it insinuated that we were babies and in our minds we were well beyond the years of diapers and bottles, so she used to say that she would "mind" us. So when she used to "mind" us and we were being rotten, she would scold us and threaten to put us out on the street with a sign that would say "For sale - 25 cents each". And times when we were particularly rotten, which didn't happen to often, but definitely happened often enough - she would say that she would re-write the sign to read "FREE" in the hopes that anyone would take us off her hands. But in all the times she scolded and threatened to sell us off - she never did. Instead she would just laugh.
Another reason I looked up to my grandma so much was because of her passion for travel. For those of you who don't know - I studied abroad in Argentina, took French and German in college, and lived in Spain for a year teaching English. I believe that I inherited my love of travel and other cultures from her side of the family - from the Brophy women in particular.
I always enjoyed hearing stories of her travels with my grandpa and her sister Bea, particularly this one story about how she went to Portugal and she asked her tour guide to drive their group out East to the Spanish border. They slipped through the fence separating Portugal and Spain and walked around on Spanish soil for a few minutes just to say that they had visited Spain.
There is a quote by Saint Augustine that I love and always reminds me of my grandma
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page"
Not only did she read that book, but she did her best to read the entire volume. That is a motto I hold dear to my heart and I hope with her guidance, I can live by that mantra and make her proud all my days to come.
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Marianne Egan posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Dear Mom,
I hope I gave you all the hugs you needed, especially those last few days. We had a great life together these last many years - dining out every weekend, weekends at the shore, decorating our home. I will miss you so much and know that a little part of me went with you. I will cherish all the great memories. I loved you so much.
Your daughter, Marianne.
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Jacqueline Sinski posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
We are here to celebrate the life of the matriarch of our family, my grandmother, Eileen Egan.
Our parents give us life. But our grandparents give us a sense of who we are and where we come from. Where do I come from? I come from a legacy of greatness. I come from the Brophy/Egan clan.
I come from a grandmother who was a woman well ahead of her time who pushed for social change, who did not see ethnicity or race, and who loved her margaritas.
I come from a grandmother who was difficult at times but far more loving.
I come from a grandmother who lived a significant 94 years. Part of the greatest generation, my grandmother lived through the great depression, experienced FDR’s presidency, Pearl Harbor & World War II, Brown V Board of Education, the assignation of John F Kennedy, The Kent state massacre, tearing down the Berlin Wall, the launch of the world wide web and 9/11.
While the earlier historical events took place, my grandmother was growing up on a farm with her 3 siblings Vince, Beatrice, and Tim Brophy.
While the midmost events took place, she married my grandfather James Egan and built a life with him and their four children Kathy, Marianne, Vincent, and Deirdre Egan on 193 Mount Pleasant Avenue.
While the latter events took place, she became a grandmother to Vincent, Julianne and me.
These are my roots. My grandma, a significant part of them.
What did I learn from this legacy of greatness? Well my grandma, she taught me many things. She taught me that a grandparent’s love is unconditional. She taught me small life lessons such as to bring an empty plastic bag to the beach for garbage, to cut out the seeds in cucumbers to prevent heartburn, and that everything tastes better with butter. For all these things and many more not mentioned, I will love her always.
For our family, today is a sad day but we will all find comfort in those 94 years of life my grandma shared with the world.
I would like to end this tribute with a poem by Mary Elizabeth Frye as I believe these words ring true to what my grandmother would say:
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there I did not die.
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Deirdre Sinski posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Dear Mom,
We discovered yesterday when we arrived at Francesca's following a beautiful mass at St. Bon's given by Father Dan, that it was a National Holiday -
It was National Tequila Day -July 24, 2018. As Vincent John announced to our friends and family we toasted with a Margarita in your honor. We know how much you loved your Margarita's.
I will miss you mom, so very much but you will always be in my heart until we meet again.
Your daughter
Deirdre
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Alan Juszcyk posted a condolence
Monday, July 23, 2018
Rest in Peace, Mrs. Egan
I first met Mrs. Egan in 1967, when I began work at the Mosquito Commission
as a Seasonal (Summer) Laborer. She , along with Mr. Wilson, mentored
me. I have fond memories of those years. 35 years later, I retired as
Superintendent - Mosquito Control. I got to meet most of the members
of her family during those years - sincere condolences to you all.
Mrs. Egan will be remembered in the "Prayers of the Faithful" this
weekend at St. Nicholas R.C. Church, Passaic, NJ.
Alan Juszcyk, Parish Trustee
St. Nicholas R.C. Church, Passaic, NJ
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Hector Luis Santana posted a condolence
Monday, July 23, 2018
I am so very sorry for your loss. Words can not express the pain felt at the loss of someone so dear to our hearts.
In these difficult moments, I pray that you find comfort and solace in the Holy Scriptures.
The words of John 5:28, 29 are especially comforting. It reads “The hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.”
Not only are we reassured that our loved ones are in Jehovah’s memory but we are also given the hope to see our loved ones again.
For more information on how this Bible truth is to become a reality in the near future, please read the following article:
https://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/wp20140101/
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Pat Shelley posted a condolence
Monday, July 23, 2018
The very first time I met Eileen she invited me to a gathering you were having at the condo!
I enjoyed her company and will miss her.
Pat
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Francine Famiano Fumosa posted a condolence
Monday, July 23, 2018
You will always be remembered and held dear to my heart. So many memories spent growing up with you and your dear family. You where such a kind soul with such a warm smile. I hope you rest in peace my dear Mom Egan.
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Kathleen Egan DiPaola posted a condolence
Monday, July 23, 2018
Dear Mom,
I remember those Wildwood days when we were kids, with Dad, and Aunt Bea, and Grandma, and Aunt Mary, and sometimes Frank Schultz. We counted on Aunt Mary for the morning nutty buns, your favorite and all of ours. You told us we couldn't go in the ocean for at least an hour after eating. We went on all the rides on the boardwalk every night and we always had one fancy meal at the restaurant in Sunset Beach.
I know you and dad loved the shore. We will miss you there this year but know that you will be in my heart as I watch the ebb and flow of the daily tides.
I love you, Your Daughter, Kathy
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The Bispels Family posted a condolence
Monday, July 23, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are will you all during this difficult time. Eileen was a beautiful woman and will be sadly missed. May your find memories be a comfort during this difficult time.
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