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Obituary for Marie A. Egan

Marie A. Egan, 64, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away on January 10, 2016 at home. Marie was born in Bronx, NY on June 3, 1951 to the late Joseph P. and Margaret Keller Egan. She attended D'Youville College in Buffalo where she received her BSN, and Hunter College in NYC where she received her Master's Degree. Marie worked many years for Vassar Brothers Hospital in Critical Care, and as Director of Education and Training. Marie also worked for Dr. Glenn Gerber at Poughkeepsie Medical Group, at St. Francis Hospital in Interventional Radiology and for Dutchess NY Connects as a Public Health Nurse. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Church and enjoyed traveling, photography, the NY Mets and was an avid cook. Marie is survived by her life-partner, Dolores Hignell, at home. Also surviving, is her daughter Sarah Hignell of Poughkeepsie, her brothers Michael Egan and wife Eva May of Sturgeon Bay, WI and Edward Egan of Rock Hill, SC, and her sister Carolyn Pesackis and husband John of Wilmington, NC, as well as several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents, Marie was predeceased by her brother Father Tony Egan, O.F.M. and her sister Margaret "Meg" Silvoy. The Family would like to thank the Aides Joyce, Sophie, Sherina, Juliette and Nicole for their wonderful and great care given to Marie. They would also like to thank the many friends and family members who have helped them get through these difficult times as her disease progressed. Calling hours will be held on Friday, January 15, 2016 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at the William G. Miller & Son Funeral Home, 371 Hooker Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 9:45 am at Mt. Carmel Church. Burial will follow at the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to the ALS Association: Greater New York Chapter 42 Broadway Suite 1724 New York, NY 10004. To send online condolences, or for directions, please visit our website at www.wmgmillerfuneralhome.com

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