http://www.cooganresearchgroup.com/crg/index.htm 19 March 2016 COOGAN Death Notices extracted from the "Deaths Reported", "Deaths", "Died" and "Obituaries" pages of the "Brooklyn Daily Eagle" (1882-1921) and "Brooklyn Eagle" [NY] (1939-1954) [Date listed is publication date]: ***Note - not a complete listing*** 11 JUN 1882 - ["Daily Eagle"] On Friday evening, Mary Coogan, of Laurel Hill, L. I., was burned to death. She was eleven years old. Her mother directed her to start a fire, and the little one, to hasten it, poured kerosene upon the burning wood. The can exploded, her clothing caught fire, and her body was roasted to a crisp. DD MMM 1885 - ["Daily Eagle"] (incomplete) David Coogan, a janitor, committed suicide yesterday at 70 East One Hundredth... 30 DEC 1890 - ["Daily Eagle" - PAGE 1] COOGAN — At his residence, 78 Dikeman st, South Brooklyn, JOHN COOGAN. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the requiem and funeral on Friday, January 31, at 9 A.M., from the R. C Church of St. Mary of the Visitation, Verona st. 24 MAR 1901 - ["Daily Eagle"] EDWARD COOGAN, aged 28, beloved son of Mary and the late Edward Coogan, native of Castelwarren, Kilkenny, Ireland. Funeral Sunday, from 121 Marion st. Interment in Holy Cross. 26 APR 1915 - ["Daily Eagle" - PAGE 16] COOGAN - On Sunday, April 25, 1915, MARGARET COOGAN, beloved wife of Edward Coogan. Funeral services conducted by the Rev. Dr. Handsfield, Tuesday, at 8 o'clock p.m. at her late residence, 445 Fifteenth st. Brooklyn. Interment Wednesday morning, 11 o'clock, at Greenwood Cemetery. Funeral private. 27 APR 1915 - ["Daily Eagle" - PAGE 3] (incomplete ?) MRS. MARGARET COOGAN - Mrs. Margaret Coogan, 43 years old, died on Sunday [25 APR 1915] from diabetes, at her residence, 445 Fifteenth street. Mrs. Coogan was born in Brooklyn, the daughter of the late John McCauley. Her husband, Edward, was a liquor dealer at 307 Columbia street. Mrs. Coogan was a member of Grace P. E. Church. She is survived, besides her husband, by two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Kinter and Mrs. Henry Hoffman. Her funeral services will be held tomorrow evening, the Rev. Dr. F. H. Handsfield, rector of the P. E. Church of the Atonement, Seventeenth street,... 23 MAY 1915 - ["Daily Eagle" - PAGE 8] COOGAN - On May 22, 1915, at his residence, 655 Hart st., Brooklyn, THOMAS J. COOGAN, beloved husband of Margaret Coogan (nee Quinn). Funeral Monday at 10 a.m., from the Church of St. John the Baptist. Interment, Calvary. 23 FEB 1917 - ["Daily Eagle" - PAGE 3] EDWARD W. COOGAN - Edward W. Coogan, 52 years old, of 445 Fifteenth street, dropped dead yesterday afternoon from heart disease, at Fifteenth street and Seventh avenue. He was on his way home to dinner at the time. Mr. Coogan was born in Kilkenny, Ireland, and had lived in Brooklyn more than thirty years. He was a member of the Brooklyn Liquor Dealers Association, and of the Holy Name R. C, Church. He is survived by a brother, Timothy, and a sister, Miss Eliza Coogan, both of Kilkenny; and by two nieces and a nephew in Amsterdam, N. Y. The funeral services will be held on Sunday morning, interment following in Greenwood Cemetery. [15] OCT 1918 - ["Daily Eagle"] (incomplete) COOGAN - On October 14, 1918, WILLIAM P., beloved husband of Lillian Coogan (nee Phillips). Funeral from his late residence, 412 Sixteenth... 04 NOV 1918 - ["Daily Eagle" - PAGE 16] COOGAN - AGNES MARIE, aged 19, daughter of Catherine and the late Michael F. Coogan, 251 West 52nd st., New York, Apartment 2A. Funeral Tuesday, November 5, 1918, 10:45 a.m. at the Church of St. Gregory the Great, Ninetieth st., near Amsterdam av. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. 09 APR 1921 - "Obituary" ["Daily Eagle" - PAGE 24] MRS. ANASTASIA DOYLE COOGAN, 51 years old, of 964 Flatbush ave., wife of George H. Coogan, and the mother of Mel Coogan, the widely known lightweight pugilist of this boro, died on Thursday of Bright's disease. Mrs. Coogan was born in Madison, Wis., and had lived many years in Brooklyn. Her husband and another son, Archibald T. Coogan, are stereotypers on the American. The funeral will be held on Monday morning, with a requiem mass in the R. C. Church of the Holy Cross, Church ave., near Rogers, and interment in St. John's Cemetery. 09 JUL 1923 - ["Daily Eagle" - PAGE 18] DR. W. J. COOGAN DIES AFTER OPERATION - Dr. William J. Coogan, 30 years old, of 852 Lincoln pl., a member of the staffs of St. Mary's and the Coney Island hospitals, and who was rapidly gaining prominence for his surgical work, died yesterday in the St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Manhattan following an operation. Dr. Coogan had a notable war record, having been twice cited for bravery while he was a captain in the Medical Corps of the 107th Inf. in the A. E. F. His citations were awarded for maintaining first aid stations in the front battle lines. Dr. Coogan was born in Kinston [sic], N.Y., the son of Marie Louise Mulhern and the late Patrick Coogan, and had resided here for the past 12 years. He was a graduate of Holy Cross College and the Fordham Medical School, and was a member of Columbus Council, K. of C. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Catterson, a former teacher in P.S. No. 132, two sons, William J. and John, and his mother. A mass of requiem will be offered in St. Gregory's R.C. Church, St. John's pl. and Brooklyn ave., on Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. The interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. 11 MAR 1927 - ["Daily Eagle" - PAGE 24] COOGAN - On Wednesday, March 9, 1927, WILLIAM COOGAN, beloved husband of Catherine Dixon Coogan and the father of Matthew J. and William J. Funeral from his residence, 216 Park ave., on Saturday, March 12, at 9:30 a.m.; thence to the Sacred Heart R.C. Church. Interment at Calvary Cemetery. Auto cortege. 04 JAN 1928 - ["Daily Eagle" - PAGE 24] COOGAN - On Tuesday, Jan. 3, 1928, EDWIN J., darling son of Edwin J. and Marjorie Coogan, aged 3 years. Funeral from the residence, 1248 Pacific st., Thursday, 2 p.m. 09 OCT 1932 - ["Daily Eagle" - PAGE (A-18 ?)] GEORGE COOGAN DIES SUDDENLY AT HOME - George Coogan, for more than 30 years a foreman and member of the New York American Stereotype Chapel, died Friday at his home, 1045 E. 29th St., after a brief illness. Mr. Coogan was the father of Mel Coogan, former boxer. He also leaves another son, two brothers, a sister and four grandchildren. He was a member of the New York Stereotype Union No. 1 since 1898, and formerly was a member of Chicago Union No. 2. Masonic services will be held by Minerva Lodge 792, F. and A.M. at 8 p.m. today. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday. 16 JUL 1935 - ["Daily Eagle" - PAGE 11] COOGAN - On Monday, July 15, 1935, FLORENCE COOGAN of 1853 E. 18th St. Reposing at William Dunnigan & Son Chapel, Rogers Ave. and Montgomery St. Interment private. 08 FEB 1937 - ["Daily Eagle" - PAGE 13] COOGAN - MARGARET, on Saturday, of 771 Madison St., wife of the late Thomas Coogan, sister of Ellen and Julia Quinn, Mrs. Catherine McMahon and Mrs. Anna O'Loughlin. Funeral from her home Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.; thence to the R. C. Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, where a solemn requiem mass will be offered. Interment Calvary Cemetery. 27 AUG 1937 - ["Daily Eagle" - PAGE 13] COOGAN - On Thursday, August 26, 1937, at his residence, 1561 East [..th] Street, EDWIN J., beloved husband of Marjorie Ryan and father of Margaret Coogan. Notice of funeral later. 07 SEP 1937 - ["Daily Eagle"] COOGAN - OWEN, on September 4, of 135 Franklin St., Brooklyn, husband of Margaret, son of Edward and Mary, brother of Thomas E., Peter J., Frank, Mrs. E. McElroy, Mrs. G. Smith and T. Avenall. Funeral from the parlors of E. A. Dowling, 92 Norman Ave., on September 9, at 9:30 a.m. Requiem mass St. Anthony's Church at 10 a.m. Interment St. John's Cemetery. 06 AUG 1938 - ["Daily Eagle" - PAGE 7] COOGAN — Suddenly, on Friday, Aug. 5, 1938. ALAN, beloved husband of Mary I.; father of Alan Jr. and son of Nellie Coogan. Funeral from his residence. 1561 E. 5th St., Monday. Aug. 8, at 9:30 a.m.; thence to St. Athanasius Church, 62d St. and Bay Parkway. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. 06 AUG 1938 - ["Daily Eagle" - PAGE 7] RITES ON MONDAY FOR ALAN COOGAN - The funeral of Alan Coogan, veteran vaudeville actor, who died suddenly yesterday at the age of 50 at his home, 1561 E. 5th St., will be held from there Monday at 10 a.m. with a solemn requiem mass at St. Athanasius R. C. Church, 62nd St. and Bay Parkway and burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Coogan had been on the stage since he was 14, and for many years appeared with his wife, the former Mary Casey, on the R.K.O. circuit, the act being billed as Coogan and Casey. He was a member of Brooklyn Lodge 22, B.P.O.E. and the National Vaudeville Artists. Surviving, in addition to his widow, are a son, Alan Jr., and his mother, Mrs. Nellie Coogan. 08 NOV 1938 - ["Eagle" - PAGE 9] DIES AT SCHOOL - [photo; caption: "William J. Coogan"] - COOGAN, STUDENT AT NOTRE DAME - The funeral of William J. Coogan of 603 Putnam Ave., a freshman at Notre Dame University, who died Sunday at St. Joseph's Hospital, South Bend, Ind. of blood poisoning after an illness of three days, will be held Thursday from his home, with a solemn high requiem high mass at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Victory R.C. Church. Mr. Coogan, who would have been 18 yesterday, was a graduate of Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, where he was an honor student for four years and had been president of the Dramatic Society, an editor of the school paper, the Jamesonian, and a member of the track team and the Cercle Francais. At Notre Dame he was a member of the Linnet Club and the Notre Dame Club of New York. His father, Dr. William J. Coogan, who was well known in this borough as a physician, died when William was 3. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Margaret C. Coogan, and two brothers, John R. and Robert F. Coogan. 23 AUG 1939 - ["Eagle"] COOGAN - MARY LOUISE, at her home, Kingston, N. Y., on August 17, widow of Patrick Coogan; mother [sic] of John R., Robert F. and the late Dr. William Coogan of Brooklyn; sister of Ann and Jerry Mulhern. Burial Monday, August 21. 13 NOV 1940 - ["Eagle" - PAGE 15] COOGAN - CATHERINE died Tuesday, November 12, at the home of her sister, Mrs. William F. McClimont; also survived by 3 nieces, Mrs. Marie Schinmentl, Mrs. Genevieve Kelleher, Miss Letitia McClimont, and 2 nephews, Reverend William J. McClimont, C. M., and Leo T. McClimont. Funeral from 988A Lafayette Ave., Brooklyn. Solemn funeral mass Friday, 10 a.m., St. John the Baptist Church. Interment St. John's Cemetery. 25 APR 1945 - ["Eagle" - PAGE 15] COOGAN - On April 24, 1945, GRACE DROMGOOL, beloved wife of the late Richard P. Coogan; mother of Richard T.; daughter of Lt. Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, and Mrs. Thomas J. Drumgool; sister of Lt. T. A. Drumgool, U.S. Navy. Funeral from her residence, 20 Oxford Drive, Freeport, L.I., Friday, April 27, 9:30 a.m.; thence to the Church of the Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, Roosevelt, L.I., where mass will be offered at 10 a.m. 16 JAN 1948 - ["Eagle" - PAGE 11] COOGAN - CATHERINE (nee Lennon), January 14, 1948, at her residence, 243 Marcy Avenue, born in County Monaghan, Ireland, beloved wife of Peter; dear mother of Edward and Stephen; sister of Patrick Lennon. Reposing Harry Quayle Funeral Home, 134 Smith Street. Requiem Mass Saturday, 10 a.m., Transfiguration R. C. Church. Interment Calvary Cemetery. 30 APR 1949 - ["Eagle" - PAGE 5] COOGAN - EDWARD, April 28, native of Bally Bay, County Monaghan, Ireland, beloved husband of the late Mary Keenan; devoted father of Thomas, Peter, Francis, Mrs. Mary Avenall, Mrs. Margaret McElroy, Mrs. Theresa Smith; brother of Peter and Rose Myers of County Monaghan, Ireland. Reposing at residence, 132 Hooper Street. Requiem Mass Monday, 10 a.m., Transfiguration R. C. Church. Interment St. John's Cemetery. (Irish papers please copy). 07 JUL 1949 - ["Eagle"] COOGAN - WILLIAM T., Jul. 5, 1949. Beloved husband of Mildred Ryder Coogan. Service at the Fairchild Chapel, 351 Atlantic Av, Brooklyn, Friday 8 p.m. Interment private. 01 NOV 1949 - ["Eagle" - PAGE 13] COOGAN - October 30, 1949, ANDREW R., of 78 76th Street, beloved husband of Jane (nee Nielson) and devoted brother of Mary Elizabeth Doherty. Reposing at Fred Herbst Sons Memorial, 7501 5th Avenue, until Thursday, 9 a.m.; thence to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, R.C. Church, 59th Street and 5th Avenue, where a Requiem Mass will be offered. Interment National Cemetery. 02 NOV 1949 - ["Eagle" - PAGE 17] COOGAN - October 30, 1949, ANDREW R., of 78 76th Street, beloved husband of Jane (nee Nielson) and devoted brother of Mary Elizabeth Doherty. Reposing at Fred Herbst Sons Memorial, 7501 5th Avenue, until Thursday, 9 a.m.; thence to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, R.C. Church, 59th Street and 5th Avenue, where a Requiem Mass will be offered. Interment National Cemetery. 02 NOV 1949 - ["Eagle" - PAGE 17] ANDREW R. COOGAN, VICTIM OF CRASH - A solemn requiem mass for Andrew R. Coogan of 78 76th St., who died Sunday of injuries received in an auto crash near Elkton, Md., will be offered at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow in Our Lady of Angels R.C. Church, 4th Ave. and 73d St. Until shortly before the mass the body will be at Fred Herbst Sons Memorial, 7505 5th Ave. Burial wil be in the National Cemetery at Farmingdale. Mr. Coogan, treasurer of the Green Marble Co., Manhattan, was on his way to Maryland on a business trip when the accident occurred. His wife, Mrs. Jane Nielsen Coogan, who accompanied him, was seriously injured and taken to a local hospital. He was a native of Manhattan and a World War I veteran. Most of his life was spent in Brooklyn. Before joining the Green Marble Company he was an accountant with the Fishback and Moore engineering firm, also in Manhattan. Besides his wife he is survived by a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Doherty. 06 FEB 1950 - ["Eagle" - PAGE 7] COOGAN - EDWARD J., of 643 Humboldt Street, native of Cross-Keys, County Cavan, Ireland. Survived by his wife, Bridget; three sons, James, Bernard and Edward Jr.; two brothers in Ireland, James and Bernard; six grandchildren. Reposing at the James F. Murray Funeral Home, 1010 Lorimer Street. Funeral Wednesday, 9:30; Solemn Requiem Mass St. Cecilia's Church, 10 a.m. Interment St. John's Cemetery. 19 DEC 1951 - ["Eagle" - PAGE 13] LT. JOHN R. COOGAN FUNERAL SERVICES HELD AT LEVITTOWN - Mass was said this morning in St. Bernard's R. C. Church, Levittown, for Lt. John R. Coogan of the 1st Cavalry Division. Burial took place at the Pinelawn National Cemetery. Lieutenant Coogan, whose home was 46 Rainbow Lane, Levittown, was wounded, somewhere in Korea, on Oct. 3 and died three days later. Born in Brooklyn 28 years ago he was educated at Our Lady of Victory Grammar School, Loughlin High School and Fordham University, from which he was graduated in 1947. During World War II Lieutenant Coogan was a staff sergeant in the Air Force, serving on B-29s in India. After the conflict he was professionally a representative of the J. P. Lippincott Company, publishers. He was recalled to active duty with the Army as a 2d Lieutenant in October, 1950, and promoted to 1st Lieutenant on the field in June of this year. Lieutenant Coogan is survived by his wife, Mrs. Pearl A. Coogan; his mother, Mrs. William J. Coogan of Forest Hills, and his brother, Robert F. Coogan. 16 NOV 1954 - ["Eagle"] PETER COOGAN, husband of the late Catherine Lennon Coogan; father of Edward, Stephen, Peter & Frank in Ballabay, County Monaghan, Ireland and Eileen. Funeral at St. Paul's R.C. Church; Quayle Funeral Home. ____________________________________________________________________ *** (1900-1954) http://fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html