The line of cars parked for Eddie's memorial gathering in Larchmont, NY today seemed to go on forever. Friends and loved ones gathered in support of his wife, Phyllis, and to tell stories, sing songs (of peace of course) and just talk about a great man who so many loved. Ed was a great psychologist and teacher who touched the lives of many (me included). He bought me my first beer (I think I was 15), was the rare "grown-up" who really listend (not just to me but all the kids around him) and cared. Raised Catholic, married to a Jewish woman, Eddie had little interest in organized Religon...instead, he asked lots of questions and taught so many of his to question our assumptions and always, always work for Peace on the planet.
I'm grateful that I knew Eddie, got to spend time with him both as a kid and adult, played, hung out, and learned so much from knowing him. I'm so glad I was able to be there today and that my daughter, Annika, was able to hear from all those people who loved him too. Here's the obit that I picked up online tonight:
Edward Gaughran |
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Obituary
Died Aug. 30 2012 after a brief illness, preceded by years of beating the odds. He was 85 years old. Beloved husband of Phyllis, father of Lisa and Laurie, grandfather of Althea, Adelaide and Silas, father-in-law of Brooks and Nick. Cherished uncle to his nieces and nephews. Trusted friend. Preceded by dear brother Bern. Attended Bklyn Tech (1943), U. New Mexico (1949), NYU Ph.D. Clinical Psychology (1960), Former teaching and training faculty NYU and Westchester psychoanalytic institutes. Veteran US Navy and lifetime opponent of war. Eddy was a man of deep thought and big heart. A gifted psychoanalyst, committed Democrat, honest and gentle human being. He was unflinchingly himself, and in so being was greatly loved. Gathering of remembrance at the family home Sun. Sept 9, noon. Donations Barack Obama campaign. |
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