John L. Eagan 1947-2019
YOUNGSTOWN — John L. “Jack” Eagan, 72, passed away Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, at his residence.
Jack was born June 12, 1947, in Youngstown, son of Hubert M. and Mary Kathryn Mahoney Eagan. He was lifelong area resident.
Upon graduating in 1965 from Ursuline High School, Jack enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, during the Vietnam War. He served four years and was honorably discharged.
Jack returned from serving his country and worked 10 years for Youngstown Steel Door. He then worked 34 years for General Motors, retiring in 2016.
Jack was of Catholic faith and was a member of the Catholic War Veterans Post 1292, for several years.
He was a faithful fan of the Cleveland Browns and Indians his whole life. Jack enjoyed NASCAR and golfing, but especially loved spending time with his family and friends.
Jack leaves cherished memories to his wife, Kathleen Chizmar Eagan, who he finally married Feb. 27, 2012, after being together since 1994; his daughter, Kerrie Ann (Christopher) Rybicki of Howland; his sisters, Patricia L. Elmo of Boardman, Pamela J. (Vern) Sebbio of Canfield and Sheila A. Adsit of Boardman; daughter-in-law Jodi Knutti Barber of Bellevue; his three grandchildren, Gavin Rybicki, Ryleigh Knutti and Addison Rybicki; three brothers-in-law, Marty, Jerry (Joann) and Bob (Marykay) Chizmar; and four nephews, Lance and Craig Elmo, and Brett (Amber) and Kyle (Elizabeth) Sebbio.
Besides his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his first wife, Rose Marie Hlinka Eagan, who passed in 1983; his son, James Knutti Jr., who passed in 2012; brother-in-law Jim Adsit; and twin granddaughters, Madalyn and Miranda.
Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at Fox Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman, officiated by the Rev. John Jerek of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish.
Family and friends may call noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, Jack’s family has requested material tributes be given in his memory to Catholic War Vets Post 1292, 609 Steel St., Youngstown, Ohio 44509.
Family and friends may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and send condolences.
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