Notes for: James Leo Thomas Coogan

Baptized October 12, 1930 at Holy Rosary Church, Homewood. Officiating: Rev. Leo A. Pastorius; sponsors: James F. Coogan (grandfather), Elizabeth Quinn Morland [aunt]. First child to be baptized in newly dedicated church. Made First Communion May 20, 1937, Confirmation April 9, 1942 at same church. Gifts received at birth: shawls, sweaters,dresses, silver cup, rattles and money. Family lived on Washington Blvd. 1929-34, later moved to 7037 Hermitage St, Homewood in 1934; later moved to 1205 Murtland Ave., Homewood., and in 1938 to 922 Gerritt St. Entered Brothers of the Christian Schools, June 6, 1949. Taught at St. Francis Vocational School, studied at St. Louis University, Principal O'Connell High School, Ar. VA. 1963-1967, Principal St. John's College HS, Wash. D.C. 1967-1969; Assistant Provincial,1969-1973; Provincial,1973-1969 and 1988-1994 social worker at St. Gabriel's Hall, Audubon, PA, 1981-1983;Principal De La Salle in Towne, Phila. PA,1983-1988; social worker at CCHS, Pgh. PA. 1994-