John Francis Egan, who was born on January 31, 1939, was an American professional basketball player and coach. Johnny Egan, a former Rockets player who was the Rockets’ coach from 1972-76, died on Thursday after sustaining head injuries following a fall on May 8. Egan was 83.
Johnny Egan’s Obituary
John Edward Anthony “Tony” Egan passed away on February 21, 2022, after enduring two years of cancer treatment. He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Ruth Grace Egan (née Dooley); his cherished sons Timothy (Heather Marie), Malachy (Amanda), and Austin (Lori); his adored grandchildren Eamon, Eoin, Nuala, Oscar, Malachy Óg, and Cormac; dear in-laws James J. Dooley, Jr., Frank, Judy & Frankie Dooley, John J. “Jack” & Katharine Coyle; and many beloved relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Jack R. Dooley, and dear friend, Ronald A. Paterson.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation, Friday, March 4, 6 – 8 p.m. at Donohue Funeral Home, 8401 W. Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA; and Saturday, March 5, 10:00 – 10:55 a.m., St. John Neumann Church, 380 Highland Lane, Bryn Mawr, PA, followed by his Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m.
The Family is asking all guests to wear a face mask on both Friday and Saturday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society of Philadelphia, 661 W. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.