Obituary of Robert Egan

Robert F. Egan "Big Bob" Age 79. Tuesday, May 3, 2011. Born February 11, 1932 in Joliet, he was adopted and raised by the late John J. and Eleanor (nee McKanna) Egan. He married Rosemary (nee Davito) on December 9, 1951 at Immaculate Conception Church in Coal City. A United States Navy Medic with the 3rd Battalion, 5th Regiment of the first Marines in Korea. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart. A retired Lieutenant of the Joliet Fire Department with 37 years of service. Member of the American Legion Post #1080, Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Council #4400, Joliet Moose Lodge #300, lifetime member of Cantigny Post VFW #367. Past President and charter member of the Morning Lions Club; life member of ATA; past President of the Firefighters Local #44; charter member and past President of Officer's Local #2369; member of I.A.F.F. Bob graduated from St. Patrick Grade School, Joliet Central High School, Joliet Junior College and attended Lewis University. Survived by his wife of 59 years, Rosemary of Joliet; his children, Steven R. Egan, Patrick M. (Patricia) Egan, Debra Crampton, Lisa (Michael) Rozgony, John J. Egan and Susan A. (Grant) Bell; grandfather of Kimberly and Kelly Egan; Shane (fiancee Ashley Wills) and Taylor Egan; Michael, Ross and Alicia Crampton; Alex Rozgony; Gabriel and Carlee Egan; and Kyle and Brooke Bell; one nephew, Michael Bernard (Sue) Egan of Orland Park. Preceded in death by his adoptive parents, John and Eleanore Egan as well as those who helped raise Bob, his siblings, Francis, Louise, Kathryn and Bernard Egan; one granddaughter, Stephanie Egan (2004). Bob wants all his wonderful friends who backed his many fundraising efforts to relax; he won't call any more. Many thanks to all his golfing friends, who put up with his awful game. "Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free. I'm following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard him call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play. If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss; ah yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full. Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all to brief, don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me. God wanted me now, he set me free." Funeral services for Robert F. Egan will be Tuesday, May 10, 2011, 9 a.m. from the funeral home chapel to St. Patrick Catholic Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10: 00 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, and out of respect of Bob's love of dog's, memorials to the Will County humane Society would be appreciated. Visitation Monday, 2-8 p.m. at: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information: (815) 741-5500