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127 Special ED Department planted 10 trees in memory of Bernard Egan
Thursday, February 23, 2023
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Tom & Maureen Kennedy planted 3 trees in memory of Bernard Egan
Thursday, February 23, 2023
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Michelle Barthel posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
It's hard to remember a time where I left Uncle Skip's presence not feeling like I had just been with one of the kindest souls to ever live. From the first time I met him over 25 years ago at a Barthel family party, to the countless family gatherings, Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas dessert parties, or just bumping into him around town . . . he had a way of leaving you feeling like you had been in the presence of someone truly special. I was not the least bit surprised to recently learn that his nieces and nephews called him Uncle Greatness. It makes perfect sense. He exemplified greatness in every role in his life -- as a brother, uncle, friend, community member and most of all as a husband to Aunt Laura. He was so much fun to talk to about anything and everything. We will all miss him so very much, but I can't help but feel so lucky to have been blessed with the gift of Uncle Skip in our lives.
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Sunday, March 5, 2023
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Our friendship through the years with Skip and Laura has been full of wonderful times together - days of talking, laughing and most of all listening and sharing the good times and the bad times.
Skip was a "ray of sunshine." He had a contagious smile and was always ready to tackle any adventure. The memories of the good times we shared will forever be treasured.
I remember when we were in Italy touring the cities. In Ausonia, Laura asked for a tuna sandwich with mayonnaise. The man serving us did not know what mayonnaise was, because Italians use olive oil to make a tuna sandwich. We all walked in different directions away from Laura giggling, except for Skip. Skip politely whispered in Laura's ear for her to ask for a tuna sandwich with olive oil!
Another fond memory was when we were in Taormina, Italy. Skip wanted to share in driving the car we rented to get around Italy. We had to go down a very narrow street to get to our hotel, and he misjudged how narrow the street was and scrapped the side of the rental car. After that, he decided to steer clear of driving, but be the navigator and read the road maps.
Skip was extremely patient. He tried to teach me how to play poker, but I could not remember the rules. With a solemn face and an impish smile, he told me "Maybe you should try the slot machines." We laughed and laughed together.
Skip, you will always remain in our hearts, and we will miss you dearly. Goodnight, dear friend.
"There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart." - Mahatma Gandhi
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." Irish proverb
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Ray and Dan Fleck posted a condolence
Friday, March 3, 2023
We had the pleasure of growing up with Skip in the summers at the house in East Quogue that our families shared. Skip was a fun-loving person who enjoyed playing pranks on others as much as he loved being on the receiving end of them.
We will always remember how much Skip & Laura loved the 4th of July parade, so much so that the kids room was woken up early every year with them singing patriotic songs while waving American flags. Will also always remember tossing cold water balloons into the outdoor shower while Skip was using it, endless attempts to get him to sit on a whoopee cushion as well as trying to frame him for eating ice cream in the middle of the night. But they were always met with laughs.
Skip's laughter was infectious, and he had a unique ability to make anyone nearby smile and laugh with him. His playful personality and mischievous nature brought joy to everyone who knew him.
Skip had a love for life. He loved spending time with his friends at Ponquogue Beach and his presence always made any gathering more enjoyable.
Skip will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His humor, kindness, and zest for life will never be forgotten. I am grateful for the time we had with him and will always hold him close in our hearts.
Rest in peace, Skip. Thank you for bringing so much laughter and joy into our lives.
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Tim Egan posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
There isn't a better way to sum up how I feel about my Uncle Skip than his self assigned nickname "Uncle Greatness". He was a role model for me. Someone I looked up to, a strong and kind man with a great sense of humour. A loving husband, a great friend, and a "great" uncle. He was always a steady presence in tough times, a fair an honest voice in our lives. He had a enormous sense empathy and I was always intrigued by his ability to see things from other perspectives. I'm sure that was one of the reasons he made friends and connections so easily and had life long friendships that everyone should strive to achieve. I will love and cherish my memories with him and to continue to retell the stories with laughter until we see each other again.
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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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How do you a measure a man? Not in all his accomplishments nor monetary acquisitions but rather in relationships and love. The measure of a man is in all the lives he has touched. Uncle Skip was a man who was loved by so many and I was so lucky to have had him in my life.
Some of my favorite memories of Uncle Skip was having a beer in his hand with the sand between his toes after hearing Great Aunt Laura cheer and sing for all those who marched in the July 4 parades. He always knew how to come in with a great joke and how to keep us in suspense during the egg hunts. and jellybean contests! These traditions that you shared with my brother and I were so important in the development who we are today. I promise to pass these moments on to our little ones. We will miss your great smile and gentle nature. You will stay in our hearts and minds always. I'll be seeing you.
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John Klein posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Dear Uncle Skip
Thank you for the great memories. Your sense of humor made everyone that spent time with you laugh.
As “Master Of The Egg Hunt” every single Easter everyone delighted in your creativity in hiding the eggs. I’ll never forget the one year you had the “Golden Egg” in your glass and the big smile on your face as you told everyone they were getting hot or cold.
The times you tried to sort of nudge Aunt Laura out the door because she kept stopping to talk to everyone as you were trying to leave.
Thank you for you being the kind person you were.
Love Johnny and Gina
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Rick Wolslayer posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Growing up, some of my favorite memories where when Skip and Laura would come visit us. I thought they were both intelligent and fascinating people. My most impressionable memories were when Skip taught me how to play backgammon. He taught me about strategy and how to think and play to win. (Although I don't think I ever beat him at a game... unless he wanted me to win). Every time I play Backgammon now, Skip always comes to mind. His wisdom and caring and sense of humor will always be remembered, especially when I play a good game of Backgammon. Skip, you will be missed!
-Rick Wolslayer
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Klein /marszycki planted a tree in memory of Bernard Egan
Friday, February 24, 2023
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Colleen Mascolo posted a condolence
Thursday, February 23, 2023
I am so lucky to have been able to call him my uncle. Uncle Skip (aka Uncle Greatness) was an amazing human being and I could not have been more blessed that he was my uncle. He and Aunt Laura are a part of almost every special celebration and event I have had since I was born. They say grieving is a form of learning, one that teaches us how to be in the world without someone we love in it. Adjusting to the thought of not having him here with us continues to be difficult. My Uncle was loyal and loving, he was funny and had a great laugh. He loved me and supported me in every thing I have ever done. I feel so grateful that my children had the opportunity to know him and for him to have been such a large part of their lives too. I will miss seeing him and my dad tease each other in the way only brothers can. He was a great role model in his dedication and love for Aunt Laura. He will never be forgotten and I will carry him and my memories of him in my heart for the rest of my life.
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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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Barbara & Steven Klein uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, February 23, 2023
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Uncle Skip - these two words evoke joy and laughter. When spending time with Aunt Laura and Uncle Skip, the smiles and laughter were endless. Uncle Skip’s quick wit made sure of that! Both Steve and I will hold these memories in our hearts forever. Uncle Skip made this world a better place with his kindness, generosity, compassion, love and that contagious “megawatt” smile. We are blessed to have him in our lives. There are no words to describe how much he will be missed. Heaven has gained an extraordinary angel. Uncle Skip, we love you always
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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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We truly will miss Skip who with Laura were a great couple together. A couple who always was very caring for our children and all the other families they became friends with.
The Closeness of our family was cemented through Paynes Lane East Quogue house. 3 single big guys Skip, Kip and Ray were lucky to have a house together. The summer house led to many friendships during the summer that lasted all year round. Forty years of living with Skip and Laura showed our children how couples can love and care for each other.
Skip would always enjoy the beach and body surfing. My kids always admired his ability and his cunningness in planning harmless pranks on the kids. It led our kids to put a plastic spider in his bed one night.
Knowing Skip was a special gift our family had and will always cherish.
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barthelt@hotmail.com posted a condolence
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Kate and I often laugh about a dark side of Uncle Skip that most people probably don't know: he was a thief! We were having lunch with him years ago, probably before a wedding of something, and he had something he needed to get off his chest. He revealed to Kate and me that they were always losing the salt shakers at his office. So, he confessed, he would go to the Burger King in his neighborhood and steal the salt packets and the shakers (at a time when they still had those)! We will all miss that gentle humor he had that could really brighten a room. I love his story of meeting Aunt Laura on a hot summer day on the beach in Southampton, while he was on a search for beer. He won twice that day. He and Laura were a quintessential pair, their personalities a perfect complement to each other. We will miss him so.
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Matthew Barthel posted a condolence
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Here are things I know about Skip Egan:
-- He is my uncle as much as any blood relative of mine.
-- If you needed an appetizer recommendation, he was your man.
-- He loved the Giants so much and he derived so much happiness from their victories that it compelled me to root for them on his behalf.
-- Through example, he taught me how a peaceful smile and a knowing nod can sometimes contribute more to a conversation than 1,000 words.
-- He like a Coors Light, and he could almost always be talked into a second one, but rarely a third.
-- When he entered our home on the holidays, the emotional temperature of the room immediately got 50 degrees warmer. This was the effect of his personality.
-- He modeled what love and devotion look like, and the bemused, affectionate smile that spread across his face whenever he was with Aunt Laura told you all you need to know about his feelings for her.
-- I will miss the hell out of him.
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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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Uncle Skip will always be the world’s best godfather to me. I have so many fine memories of him, but my favorite will always be the joy (and prosciutto) we shared at the Parkside restaurant in Corona when Tati and I told him and Aunt Laura that we were engaged- and his almost-total concealment of doubt when we told him they’d be expected at our wedding IN ECUADOR. He was so good at that and at subtle expressions of warmth and humor. He put everyone at ease, and it was so much fun to spend time with him. I loved his skeptical singsong disagreement of “uuuuhhhhh, I’m not so sure about that,” and his hearty laugh. My own boys will be so lucky if they can have a relationship anything like Uncle Skip’s and his brother, Tom’s. Uncle Skip was always there for me, and always maintained important bonds. For all of this, and most for so completely loving and complementing Aunt Laura, I am forever grateful to him. Here’s a picture of us with my godson, Ronan. The tradition continues!
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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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Fran and I will always remember sitting at Ponquogue Beach with the Skip and Laura, the Vianna’s, the Kirby’s and the Fleck’s. Skip loved the beach and going for a swim in the ocean. We had lots of drinks at Oaklands and an occasional dinner at Villa Paul. I will miss Skip at our annual Labor Day weekend golf outing and going out after golf. Skip never seemed to be in a bad mood and we had a lot of great times at the barbecues on the back deck at the Paynes Lane house. It took special people to be able to maintain a forty plus year partnership In a summer house. The Egan, Kirby’s and the Fleck’s had great summers at the East Quogue group house and at the beach. I will always remember Skip at the grill cooking for us all. Skip was a great friend. Cheers
Ernie and Fran
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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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I'm so incredibly grateful for the memories we have made together. Even though you are gone your memory will live on through us. Until we meet again. Love you always
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Dennis vianna uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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Dennis vianna posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
SKip and I have been friends for over 60 + years. We first met at Holy Cross High school. You would think we met at sports -but it was a school play “ Annie get your gun”. Believe it or not Skip was a dancer. He thought it was a good way to meet girls. We had a great group in high school that are still close today.
During the college years the group would rent summer places in Hampton Bays. After a few years Skip, Ray and Kip formed the “ big guys holding company “ a group house- but that’s another story.
After Skip got out of the Navy in the early 70’s Skip and I shared an apartment in Bayside. That’s when he met Laura. We were over his parents house one day and his mom asked me what was going on the them. I told Mrs. Egan Skip had met the love of his life and he was done.
Over the 60+ years there are great memories but It’s little things I will always remember about Skip
His love of the beach, ocean, Giants - not sure I got the order right
He was always a bit of an instigator with a little funny smile and laugh
He always carried a tennis ball in his beach bag - he would throw it around the circle at everyone
He could not tell a joke without laughing before he got to the punchline
He was always a good sport at the beach parties - all the kids would plummet Skip with the water balloons
Marilynda & I have such fond memories of all the special celebration with shared with Skip and Laura at the end of the summer.
All I can say is that everyone should be as lucky to have such a good friend for 60+ years
Skip, you’re going to be missed love, Denny & Marilynda
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Love Vanessa Lennon planted a tree in memory of Bernard Egan
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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Uncle Skip and Pop Pop walk Mia to her first day of school. One of my favorite memories. ❤️
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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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Our wonderful time together in Italy.
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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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I first met Skip Egan at a get together at a colleague’s home. Five of us worked together as teachers, four men and one very formidable lady. We were a close-knit group who supported and protected each other. The four men were naturally even more protective of the lone women, Laura Connolly. So, when we learned that Laura was bringing a date to the get together our protective instincts kicked in.
The evening progressed in a most cordial and respectful manner. Polite greetings, it nice to meet you. Would you like a drink? Light beers hadn’t hit the market yet, a ‘Bud’ was requested. Conversation followed a familiar pattern; each having their chance to weave a tale or speak of an interesting experience. Skip was sitting next to Laura and was rather quiet and listened to all our babble. Curiosity among us hung heavy.
Then, during a short lull, a question was asked that rang out as clear as a bell. “Skip, what do you do?”, someone asked. Everyone’s attention was now laser focused on Laura’s date, and the answer would probably start an evaluation proceeding with follow-up questioning that would shrink the strongest of men. How would he respond. How would he measure up. After all, he must have known by this point in the night that we were like four big brothers to his lovely, petite, strong willed, blond date.
And then it came, after an almost too long of a pause. I sell pickles. A very short collective silence of disbelief followed and then the entire room broke out in laughter, ‘oohs and loud amazement. The wise cracks, the laughs, the rapid back and forth gave Skip little time to recover. We sell pickles, he responded again. We sell them to restaurants and clubs. He spoke without hesitation, with a little laugh and with serene confidence. Yeah, he’s OK, he could have a second date. Maybe a third, but Laura would have to report back to us at work.
I probably didn’t realize it right then, but over the next 50 years it was obvious that Bernard “Skip” Egan would be one of the finest men I have ever met. He will be with me for the rest of my life.
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Sarah McGill posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
No one could ask for a better uncle than my Uncle Skip. I guess that is why we always called him Uncle Greatness. Uncle Skip was always there for me and I always appreciated how thoughtful and calm he was when he listened and provided advice. He was also a ton of fun. He loved to tease, but you couldn't take offense because he was so quick to laugh as he joked.
I have so many memories of Uncle Skip - from the Giants games we watched together to when he visited Eric and me in San Francisco and we enjoyed drinks at the Top of the Mark and toured around the city. During our time in NY in the summers we always looked forward to our long lunches with Uncle Skip and Aunt Laura. And we were thrilled when we got to visit their new house in the Hamptons, a place we know Skip loved and enjoyed so much.
Uncle Skip - I love you and miss you!
Sarah
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John Lonsky posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Skip will be forever remembered for his quick wit and even quicker smile. I was lucky enough to befriend him in our formidable years......our college years. Through these times, when we were all searching for our future paths, Skip was eternally positive, relentless in his optimism and always enthusiastic to pursue a new direction. His personality and character were steadfast no matter what the situation.
I, as well as, his classmates, friends and associates will forever cherish being able to call him, "friend".
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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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Wonderful old friends.
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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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Wonderful old friends.
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Steve & Patti Conte posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Memories, memories, memories … my journey of my friendship with Skip started in grammar school at St. Andrew Avellino when his Mom was our den mother to our Cub Scout den. It was through our church, St. Andrew Avellino, where our parents became very close friends during our scouting days. While at Holy Cross HS, our friendship continued to grow. During this time, when the Giants played an away game, Skip renamed his parents’ home “Beau Stadium”. I remember playing touch football … on our knees … in his parents’ living room … and to this day, I am still surprised that we didn’t break anything … that we knew of. Spending many summers in the Hamptons, Skip met the love of his life, Laura, and a new phase of his life began. It was obvious to me that soon after their meeting, Skip couldn’t be any happier. Skip was a groomsman in my wedding party, and after the ceremony, he came up to my wife, Patti and I and said, “10:23 A.M.”. He continued to tell us that this was the exact time the priest announced us as “man and wife”. I later learned that Skip often did this for many couples whose wedding he attended. To this day, we especially think of Skip at 10:23 A.M. on our anniversary, every year. My memories are many, and time sent with Skip over the years are some of the fondest memories only a friend can have with another friend. Skip was like a brother to me, and I can only hope I was like another brother to him. When we spoke over the phone, he would start by saying “Hey, Lumpo, how ya doing?” and the conversation would continue. This was Skip’s nickname for me for as long as I can remember. So when I meet up with Skip again, perhaps I will ask him the meaning of “Lumpo”. Rest peacefully, my friend. Until we meet again.
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Gillian Minardi posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
I feel so fortunate to have gotten to spend so much time with Skip as a child. He was always so easygoing and just had the kindest nature. His laugh was infectious and everyone was always included in the joke. Skip and Laura have always been so generous to all the kids in their life, hosting easter egg hunts and always putting a smile on our faces. We would always try to catch him sneaking ice cream in the middle of the night and he taught us how to juggle. He was such a devoted husband and anyone could see how much he loved Laura. We are all so lucky to have had Skip in our lives and he will never be forgotten.
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Mary Haggerty posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
To have lifelong friends is a true gift to behold. I have such fond memories of Skip going all the way back to grammar school. He never changed, he was always very kind, very funny & he was a great listener who had a special kind of smile that made everyone he was with know he loved being with them.
We always enjoyed his impromptu visits to our home in Flushing. I particularly remember one special visit just after our daughter was born when he came bringing a very beautiful sweater set for the baby. We knew right away that he had someone very special in his life, she was his Laura.
Bobby & I will always treasure our times spent with Skip & Laura, we love them both very much & will miss being able to see our dear friend but we know he is looking down on his Laura & all of us who love him with that twinkle in his eye & sweet smile.
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Bob Haggerty posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The times we spent together, our shared experiences both good & bad, his sense of humor and those "laughs" we sought & found, when all combined, evidenced our close friendship.
When together, I felt a confident serenity knowing he walked a long way in my shoes.
God bless Skip, he will always be with me when I need a friend. Bobby
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Cathleen Barthel posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Up until this past year, I have spent the last 25 Thanksgiving holidays with Uncle Skip and Aunt Laura. Through all of these occasions, there are three things I will remember most about Skip.
First, that food was not only Uncle Skip’s livelihood, but also his joy. I would be so tickled every year to see a little smile of pleasure on Uncle Skip’s face as he ate something I had cooked or baked, especially my sweet potato wedge recipe, both his and Jack’s favorite.
Second, coming from a Giants family but marrying into a Jets family, I was always so glad to have Uncle Skip as an ally on Thanksgiving as we rooted on his beloved NY Giants.
And lastly, but most especially, I will always remember Uncle Skip’s abundant love and devotion to Aunt Laura. He was such a wonderful role model as a spouse and an uncle. The way he would gently try to nudge Aunt Laura along at the end of the parties as she said her goodbyes and spread their love. I don’t think there ever lived a man kinder or sweeter than Uncle Skip.
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Dee Dee Barthel posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
We have all heard at one point in our lives what it is to be a great human being. If we are lucky, we experienced those qualities in our families and friends over our years of existence. But if we are truly blessed, we had Skip Egan as our friend. He was as close as we can humanly get as the perfect friend. We need only to think of him, his kindness to others with no questions asked, his wealth of knowledge shared with others, his sense of loyalty to family and friends, just being there for others in his quiet way. The very best gift to us all was his choice of a life mate….Laura. They lived reaching out to others with grace and charm their entire lives. If we are fortunate enough to meet up with them in eternity, it will be a very neat and tidy spot indeed.
-- Dee Dee Barthel
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Matt Klein posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
To learn a lesson, you don’t need to be sitting at a desk in a school. You can tell the tale of a man in many ways. This is my version of the tale of a man we all know as “Skip.” He became part of our family when he married my wonderful Aunt Laura. He loved her through thick and thin, for everything she is. And she loved him right back. Because he loved my Aunt, and because she loved him, I loved him too. I came to know him as a patient and caring man who treated my Aunt like gold. He was always quick witted, and fit right in with the way our family interacted. I would never tell you that I remember all the good times, because there were far, far more than any person could ever remember. That’s how it was whenever we were together, the laughter was a fixture of any and every encounter. And that laughter showed how much love there always is whenever we are together. I truly believe you cannot laugh without love, and you cannot love without laughter. Show me a family who laughs the way we always do whenever we get together, and I’ll show you a family full of love. There was, there is, so much love in this family, and Skip has always been such a big part of that. I can honestly say that I have zero recollection of any time spent with him where we weren’t laughing about something. Until now. For now there is tremendous sadness at the hole left in our family by the loss of such a good man, such a fixture of happiness for all of us. It has been a tough time for this family, but like all things, this too shall pass. And when the pain eases, I will recall how happy I always was to be around him, and I will laugh again. But that day is not today. I look forward to the day I can laugh again, and I will remember him for the lessons he taught me about love. I never sat at a desk in a school with Uncle Skip, but you don’t need to sit at a desk in school to be taught. Thank you, Skip, for all you have taught me in my life. I promise to keep passing on the lessons for the rest of my days.
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