Philip Roland Fagan

Philip Roland Fagan

January 28, 1933 - November 29, 2008

Philip Roland Fagan

January 28, 1933 - November 29, 2008

Obituary

Philip Roland Fagan passed away at the age of 75. He was a kind and caring family man who was proud of his Irish-Italian heritage. He was a devoted husband, father and son who shared his love of the ocean, animals, drawing and cooking with all who knew and loved him. Philip was born in Newport, Rhode Island on January 28, 1933 to Philip Augustin Fagan and Dina Regina Uperti Fagan. The family moved to California when Philip was 10 years old. The family settled in Long Beach where Philip attended Saint Anthony’s high school. Philip served in the Army during the Korean War and graduated from California State University Long Beach, with a bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minor in history. He had a 34-year long career as an aerospace engineer in Advanced Systems with Rockwell International where he retired from the Satellite Systems division in 1988. Philip married Joan Ann Davis in 1956 and together they raised six children in Cypress, California. It was their dream to someday live in a house near the ocean. This dream materialized when Phil and Joan moved to Laguna Niguel in 1988. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his wife of 47 years. He is survived by sister, Nadine Morella of Texas, children Patricia Gray, Philip M. Fagan, Jennifer Fagan, Jeffrey Fagan, Hilary Seleb and Michelle Allen, 16 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Services are to be held Wednesday, December 17, 2008, 10:00 am at Mission Basilica, San Juan Capistrano, followed with the interment of both Philip and Joan Fagan at Ascension Cemetery in Lake Forest, California.

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18 responses to Philip Roland Fagan

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  1. I am blessed to have had such a loving grandpa. He was always so warm and inviting and loved to share good conversation. I admired how fortunate he was to have lived so comfortably in a beautiful environment and surrounded by those that loved him. He will be greatly missed but eternally at peace. I love you Papa.
    Love,
    Joseph, Megan, Tino and Magsy Guerra

  2. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I knew Mr. Fagan since I was 5 years old. He reminded me so much of my own father! Very wise,very witty and very kind.I think they grew up in the same neighborhood…he will be missed I’m sure.

    Much Love!

    Amanda & Children

  3. I didn’t know Phil very well but worked a couple of projects with him. Regret that my travels are limited these days. He and Joan will be in my prayers.

  4. Phil was my cousin and I will always remember him as a devoted and proud parent of his children and a devoted husband. Phil graduated with my husband Jim from St. Anthony’s in Long Beach. We have fond memories of sharing the struggles of raising a family with Phil and Joan during the early 60’s.
    He is at home now.

  5. I miss you Daddy. I will keep you in my heart forever.

    Love,
    Michelle

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