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12 January 2010

Obituary of William J. Coogan

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(extracted from "Syracuse Herald", 15 JAN 1912, PAGE 7):

W. J. COOGAN DIES AFTER OPERATION - The funeral of William J. Coogan, 
38 years old, former alderman of the Fifth ward, who died at St. 
Joseph's hospital last night following an operation, will be held 
from his home, No. 132 Manila street, Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock 
and a half hour later at St. Vincent de Paul church.  Interment will 
be made at St. Agnes cemetery.  Mr. Coogan was at his work Tuesday 
evening and his death comes as a great shock to his relatives and 
friends.  Mr. Coogan was well known in the East End.  He was an 
attendant and trustee of St. Vincent de Paul church and was a member 
of Branch No. 183, C. M. B. A.  He is survived by three brothers, 
James Coogan, night station master at the New York Central station; 
John and Henry Coogan; three sisters, Mrs. Richard Murphy, Mrs. John 
Bauder and Margaret Coogan.

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(extracted from "Oswego Daily Times" [NY], 15 JAN 1912):

DIED IN SYRACUSE

Former Alderman William J. Coogan of Syracuse died yesterday 
following an operation, aged 38 years.  He had been a patient at the
hospital since Wednesday.  Mr. Coogan was a brother of James P.
Coogan, night station master of the New York Central at Syracuse.

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(extracted from "Syracuse Post-Standard" [NY], [16] JAN 1912, 
PAGE [6 ?]):

FORMER ALDERMAN PASSES AWAY - [photo; caption: "WILLIAM COOGAN"] -
MR. COOGAN, ILL A WEEK, IS DEAD - Former Alderman Passes Away After
an Operation - At Hospital But Five Days - Illnes Had Not Been 
Thought Serious - Sudden Change Yesterday - Employee of New York
Central Twelve Years - William Coogan of No. 122 Manila street, 
former alderman of the Fifth ward and brother of James P. Coogan,
night station manager at the New York Central Station, died at St.
Joseph's Hospital last night following an operation.  Mr. Coogan
had been a patient at the hospital since last Wednesday.  Mr. 
Coogan's death came as a shock to his relatives as his illness had
not been considered critical.  He had been able to work last Sunday
night at the New York Central Station, where he was employed as a
switchman at the east end.  His condition became worse yesterday,
however, and he survived only a few hours.  Mr. Coogan was born in
this city thirty-eight years ago.  After leaving school he entered
the employ of the New York Central Railroad and for about ten years
was employed in the clerk room.  He decided to enter the grocery
business and for ten years conducted a store at Hawley avenue and
Oak street.  Two years ago he returned to the employ of the New 
York Central.  He was elected to the Common Council in 1902 and 
served through 1903.  Mr. Coogan was well known in the section of
the city in which he lived.  He was an attendent at St. Vincent de
Paul's Church and a member of the C.M.B.A.  He never married.  
Surviving are three brothers, James P., John and Henry Coogan, and
three sisters, Miss Margaret, Mrs. Richard Murphy and Mrs. John 
Bauder.  Arrangements for the funeral have not been made.

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(extracted from "Syracuse Post-Standard" [NY], 17 JAN 1912):

[COOGAN] - The funeral of William J. Coogan will be held from his
late home, No. 122 Manila street, at 9 o'clock and a half hour later
at St. Vincent de Paul's Church.  Burial will be made at St. Agnes
Cemetery.

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