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The Loyola University Chicago community mourns the death of Gerard "Gerry" Vincent Egan, PhD, former Loyola faculty member and father of Michael Egan, APN, FNP-BC, assistant professor, Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing.

Gerry passed away peacefully on Monday March 18. He was 90 years old. Gerry taught Pastoral Studies at Loyola University Chicago for 30 years, retiring at the age of 85. He also team-taught with his wife, Jeanette. Gerry started his Jesuit education with a BA at West Baden College, then earned an MA in psychology at Fordham, and a PhD at St. Louis University. In addition to teaching at Loyola, he taught psychology and pastoral studies at Seton Hall and North Park University in Chicago. Gerry also had a private psychology practice in Chicago.

Gerry was actively involved in social justice work throughout his life, including civil rights, protesting Vietnam, serving in mental health clinics in the Virgin Islands, volunteering in Haiti, at the Marjorie Kovler Center for torture victims, the social justice committee at St. Anne Church, and wounded veterans at the V.A. Gerry taught his family that all people struggle, that no one is perfect, and that each individual should be regarded as a thoughtful, unique person who has their own grace. He was an astute listener, advocate, counselor, and role model.

Vigil
Saturday, May 4
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Anderson Chapel
North Park University
3225 W. Foster Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625

Please remember his family and friends in your prayers.