Walter J. Egan obituary, 1991
from the Asbury Park Press 25 Nov 1991
WALTER J. EGAN, 81, of LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, died Saturday at home. He was partner and harbor pilot with the New Jersey Sandy Hook Pilots Association, Middletown Township, for 45 years, retiring in 1973. He was a Coast Guard commander during World War II. He was a member of the Master Mates and Pilots and American Pilots of Washington, both of Washington, D.C.. He also belonged to the Rudder Club, Propeller Club and the New York Athletic Club, all of New York. He was a member of St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church, Tuckerton. Mr. Egan was born in Fort Monroe, VA, living in Closter most of his life before moving to Little Egg Harbor in 1973. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Lucilla; a son, David E., Forked River section of Lacey Township; two daughters, Maureen C. Vernel, Ontario, Canada and Celeste M., Little Egg Harbor, and five grandchildren. Layton's Home For Funerals, Forked River, is in charge of arrangements.
WALTER J. EGAN, 81, of LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, died Saturday at home. He was partner and harbor pilot with the New Jersey Sandy Hook Pilots Association, Middletown Township, for 45 years, retiring in 1973. He was a Coast Guard commander during World War II. He was a member of the Master Mates and Pilots and American Pilots of Washington, both of Washington, D.C.. He also belonged to the Rudder Club, Propeller Club and the New York Athletic Club, all of New York. He was a member of St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church, Tuckerton. Mr. Egan was born in Fort Monroe, VA, living in Closter most of his life before moving to Little Egg Harbor in 1973. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Lucilla; a son, David E., Forked River section of Lacey Township; two daughters, Maureen C. Vernel, Ontario, Canada and Celeste M., Little Egg Harbor, and five grandchildren. Layton's Home For Funerals, Forked River, is in charge of arrangements.
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