http://www.cooganresearchgroup.com/crg/index.htm 19 March 2011 Obituary of Patrick James Coogan _______________________________________________________________________ (extracted from "Syracuse Herald" [NY], 14 JUN 1931, PAGE 3 [2nd SEC]): P. J. COOGAN, PRINTER, IS HEART VICTIM Forced to Leave New York Position Recently by Ill-health Patrick James Coogan, 617 East Fayette Street, former printer on the Herald and Post-Standard, and since 1917 a proof-reader on the New York Times, died suddenly at his home yesterday from heart disease resulting from chronic bronchial disorders. Mr. Coogan was born in Cobourg, Ontario, on May 7, 1866. After receiving an education in the grammar schools there he worked in the printing rooms of Canadian papers and in 1894 came to Syracuse where he was employed on the old Syracuse Standard. In 1902 Mr. Coogan went to Anaconda and was employed on the Anaconda Standard for seven years. Returning to Syracuse in 1909, he went to work on the Herald. He later became foreman of the Herald composing room, holding the position for a short time when he transferred to the Post-Standard as assistant to Samuel Gosnell, foreman of the Post- Standard composing room. He remained with the Post-Standard until 1917, being promoted to composing room foreman when Mr. Gosnell was made plant superintendent. Since 1917, he had been employed as proof-reader on the New York Times. On account of ill-health, he was forced to leave work and only a few weeks ago he and his wife came to Syracuse where they established residence, where they planned to spend the summer at the camp of Alfred Friend at Maple Bay, Oneida Lake. Mr. Coogan, who for the last six years was afflicted for the last six years with chronic bronchial disorders, yesterday had an acute attack. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth E. Coogan, and a sister, Mrs. Charles Carroll of Baltimore, Ont. He was a member of Syracuse Lodge, B. P. O. Elks, and Anaconda, Mont. Council, C. M. B. A. His funeral will take place a 8:30 o'clock Tuesday morning from the undertaking rooms of Burns & Gaynor and a half hour later at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, where a solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated. Place of burial is undecided. _______________________________________________________________________ (extracted from "Syracuse Herald" [NY], 15 JUN 1931, PAGE "22"): COOGAN - In this city, June 13, 1931, PATRICK J. COOGAN. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Friend Coogan, and two sisters, Mrs. Charles Carroll of Baltimore, Canada, and Sister Irene of Linsley, Ont., Canada. Funeral from the parlors of Burns & Gaynor, 605 East Jefferson Street, Tuesday at 8:30 A.M., Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception at 9 A.M. He was a member of Anaconda Montana Council K. of C. Friends and members of Lodge 31 B.P.O.E. and Knights of Columbus are invited. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. _______________________________________________________________________ (extracted from "Syracuse Herald" [NY], 16 JUN 1931, PAGE ?): ...ATTEND RITES FOR PATRICK J. COOGAN. Funeral services for Patrick J. ... _______________________________________________________________________