Juan J. Egana, 44, of Wallingford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at the Smilow Cancer Hospital with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Andrea L. Costanzo Egana. Juan was born in Spain on May 16, 1970; was a professional Jai Ali player; had worked as a Surgical Technician for Middlesex Hospital for ten years and for the past five years for the Middlesex Center for Advanced Orthopetic Surgery(MCAOS). Juan was a coach and member of the board for the Wallingford Little League; he also coached for the Wallingford Park & Recreation Basketball League. Father of Cameron H., Graysen T. and Solaina G. Egana. Son-in-law of John and Donna Costanzo. Brother-in-law of John P. (Traci) Costanzo, David M. (Melissa) Costanzo and Lisa A. (David) Casale. Also survived by his parents Miguel and Conchita Egana. The family would like to extend a special “Thank You” to the entire staff at Smilow Cancer Hospital and NP-12 for the excellent comfort and care. Juan touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, North Haven, Tuesday morning at 9:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Church of the Resurrection, Pond Hill Road, Wallingford at 10:00. The visiting hours will be Monday from 4 to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Juan J. Egana Fund c/o Guertin & Guertin LLC, 26 Broadway, North Haven, CT 06473. Interment will be privately held.
Egana and Costanzo families,
We are so saddened by the loss of Coach Egana. Christopher's fondest memories of baseball were with you Coach Egana and he is so sad to hear of your passing. You will be missed. May you Rest in Peace and watch over all of us.
Chris Cafano and family.
Our deepest sympathy. Juan's amazing spirit and love of the game on and off the field.. Has given us wonderful memories of black eyes,red solo cups, tailgating, and wonderful friendship. DM Falcons football will never be the same. Riff we love you. And treasure our times together. Rest in peace. Give those refs a piece of your mind in heaven. ????
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband, father, son and coach. Although we didn't know Juan personally, Becca, our daughter goes to school with Graysen and speaks of him fondly. Know that at this time our thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family.
Alan, Deirdre, Becca and Kevin Milewksi
Our deepest condolences to the Egana family. "Coach Juan" was our son's first flag football coach in Wallingford. His spirit, love for the game and our kids was apparent from the first practice! He touched the lives of many families throughout his many years of coaching. I hope his family & friends find comfort in all the memories and good times they shared together.
~Alex, Jonna-Lynn, Kayleen & Alex Cruz
I was sorry to read that Juan J. Egana fell asleep in death, One thing I have learned as life goes on is how strong and sure God's love is, always ready to comfort and heal. With deepest sympathy and a prayer that his love will be with his wife and children in a special way. Many words are expressed, yet we know God can and will express and provide to you and your family everything that is needed to care and sustain your hearts at this sad time. Sickness will not be with us forever. The prophet Isaiah pointed forward to the time when no one will say: ‘I am sick.’” (Isaiah 33:24) My deepest sympathy to the family
To the Egana and Costanzo Families, We are deeply sorry by the loss of your husband, father, and son-in-law. Although we are not close to your families, it is through our friendship with John and Donna with Rotary that we offer our condolences. We truly understand your grief and pray that your faith and the love of your family and friends will help you through this most difficult of time in your lives.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your great loss. We are so sorry. Prayers of peace, comfort and courage are sent your way.
-Doug, Paula, and Daniel Dringoli