James J. Egan Jr's Obituary
Today I was honored to be with Jim as he took his last breath at 1:40 AM and is now at peace. He fought a good battle the last 5 years with many health issues. Jim was a wonderful, witty man who loved to be around his friends. As a Veteran, who served in the Army he had a love and passion for our country. Jim enjoyed to Travel, Play Cards, Fishing and Golf. He was a a very loyal Friend, Son, Brother and Uncle. After serving our Country he then went to College and obtained his Bachelor’s of Science from Southern Illinois University. He Moved to Marco Island from Chicago in the 70’s to be with his Family, his Mother and Sisters. He made many memories on the Island & friends. In the 80’s Jim then moved to Naples. After working in Naples, his next adventure took him back to working for The USPO in Ft. Myers Florida, which is where he “retired.”
He would tell you he never Actually Retired as he was always keeping busy tutoring in Math, doing taxes or being the start man on a golf course.
His sense of humor was what made him so fun to be around, to know him was to love him. Co-workers and neighbors would all say the same. He never did not have an invitation to go somewhere for a holiday, his calendar was always booked.
Due to Covid, there will not be a memorial. I ask that you Pay it Forward for Jim. Jim’s final resting will be at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Ft. Myers, FL.
In Lieu of Flowers, Please help a Veteran out, or someone you know nothing about in Jim’s Honor. “For you don’t know what they are or have been going through.”
In closing, I know Jim wanted me to share this as his final words, “Think of me in joy & laughter, that is how I will remember you all......If you think of me in tears, Please don’t think of me at all.”
“Make the most of the dash in life, do not wait....it has an expiration date.”
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