Patrick Egan Jr.

Patrick Egan of Lords Valley, PA, 82 years old, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2022. Patrick was a longtime resident of New City. He was born on April 7, 1939 to parents Patrick and Stasia Egan and grew up in Jackson Heights, NY. He served in the US Navy in the late 1950’s. After traveling the world, and an honorable discharge, he married Philomena Whelan and started a family, moving to New City in the late 1960’s. Patrick worked for many years as an Elevator Constructor and a proud member of Local 1 IUEC. Patrick was an original organizer, and dedicated committee member, of the summer picnic for Local 1 members and their families at Krucker’s in 1970, which is a still-standing tradition. The picnic is

renowned among the trade unions in the New York area. Patrick also worked for Amtrak as an electrical

supervisor and ran a successful Electrical Contracting side-business, serving many satisfied customers in

Clarkstown and the surrounding towns for over 20 years. He taught his children electrical work, good

business sense, and professional ethics along the way. He also instilled in his children and others the

value of hard work, honesty, and integrity. Humor was a big part of his personality, and he was always

ready to share a smile and a laugh with everyone he encountered.

Patrick was a parishioner of St Augustine’s Church for many years. He was an Assistant Scoutmaster for

Boy Scout Troop 313. He loved spending time with family and friends, especially going fishing and

hosting summer parties. He thrived in the role of devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

Patrick is survived by his wife, Philomena Egan, née Whelan; his children Patrick (Elena), Philip, Paul

(Christine), Catherine (Arlon Bennett), John (Ronna), Mary (Joe Dempsey), and 14 grandchildren.

He is also survived by his sisters Anastasia Egan and Margaret Corcoran, and his brother-in-law and

sister- in-law, Mark and Margaret Whelan of New City, as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.

Considering Covid, and the direct toll it has had on our family, we truly understand that many may not

be able to attend due to quarantine, illness or avoidance of Omicron. We ask that you keep Dad/Pat in

your prayers.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 12 from 3:00 -7:00 pm at Higgins Funeral Home 321

South Main St New City, NY 10956 and Thursday January 13th at 10 am at St. Augustine’s Church 114

South Main St New City, NY 10956.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday January 13th , 11am, at St. Augustine’s Church, New City, followed by interment at St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Nanuet, NY.

Prayers and Masses are appreciated In lieu of flowers.