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15 December 2012

Obituary of Michael J. Coogan

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(extracted from "Dayton Daily News", 13 MAY 2005, PAGE ?):

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COOGAN - Michael J., Age 84, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday May 
11, 2005.  Mr. Coogan, an Army veteran of WWII, was retired from 
International Harvester, where he had a long career as a truck 
salesman.  He was very involved and active in many area clubs and 
organizations including: the Ancient Order of the Hibernians where 
he held almost every state, local and national office, including 
national president; he was a Past-Grand Knight of the Knights of 
Columbus Council #500; member of the United Irish Club; member of 
the Shamrock Club; Midwest President of the Irish Northern Aid 
Committee; founder of the first Irish Dancing School in Dayton in 
1948; member of Clan Na Gael; Past President of the Dayton Darting 
Association; member of the Board of Directors at Calvary Cemetery; 
and a member and head-usher at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dayton.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Honora Cowell, and two 
brothers, William Coogan, Jr. and John "Jack" Coogan.  Mr. Coogan is 
survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Kathleen "Kay" (Synnett); 
four daughters, Kathy Coogan, Maureen Coogan, Peggy Gidjunis, 
Colleen Coogan; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Michael J., Jr. & 
Margaret Coogan, Patrick Coogan; two granddaughters, Allison and 
Jessica Gidjunis; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Mary & Donald 
Borton, Julia Stegeman; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial 10:00am Tuesday at St. Joseph Church in 
Dayton.  Burial Calvary Cemetery.  The family will receive friends 
Monday from 4-8pm at The Westbrock Funeral Home, 1712 Wayne Avenue.  
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Wellness 
Connection of the Miami Valley or Hospice of Dayton.  Envelopes 
available at the funeral home.

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