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18 June 2011

Obituary of Edward M. Coogan

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(extracted from "Springfield Union-News" [MA], 05 JUL 1998):

Edward M. Coogan [UMASS '50] ,72, of 120 Jean Circle, formerly of 
Millers Falls, died Friday (03 JUL 1998) at home.

He was born in Millers Falls, Jan. 15, 1926, the son of Edward M. 
and Mary (Murphy) Coogan Sr.

He graduated from Turners Falls High School in 1944 and from the 
University of Massachusetts in Amherst in 1950. He was a resident 
of Chicopee Falls since 1978.

Coogan was employed by the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. in 
Springfield for 40 years, retiring as an assistant controller in 
1988.

He served in the Navy aboard the A.J. Luke during World War II. 
He was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church and was a former 
scout master for Cub Scout Troop 81, and was a former coach for 
Little League and CYO Basketball.

He enjoyed gardening and his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, the former Claire E. 
Mercier; three sons, Daniel M. of Feeding Hills, Thomas E. of 
Chicopee and Jerome T. of Holyoke; five grandchildren and several 
nieces and nephews.

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