A greatly loved man by many, Dr. Eugene Linus Kavanagh (age 74) passed away peacefully in his Florida home on February 19th 2022. He is preceded in death by his loving parents, Rondzo Phillip Kavanagh and Mary Linus Kavanagh (Blake), as well as his beloved sister, Eileen Jane Kavanagh.
Eugene was born in Brooklyn, NY and grew up in Farmingdale, NY. He attended the Main Street School and then Chaminade High School in Mineola graduating in 1964. He then went to Fordham University where he obtained his pre-med undergraduate degree in 1968. Eugene continued his studies at Duke University in NC before attending New York Medical college. It was during this time he met his wife, Peggy Ann Kavanagh (Orlando). He graduated with his medical degree in 1974 and shortly afterwards he married the love of his life at Holy Child parish in Staten Island, NY on January 10th 1976. He spent the rest of his life loving her.
Eugene is survived by his wife, Peggy, his son, Sean Michael Kavanagh, his daughter Kristen Marie Kavanagh, his daughter-in-law Rachel Elizabeth Kavanagh (Brewer) and grandchildren, Bradyn Linus Kavanagh, Clare London Kavanagh, and Audrey Eileen Kavanagh.
Eugene practiced Urology in New York, Ohio, Texas, and Tennessee touching the lives of not only his patients but also his coworkers. He was both a skilled physician, and an overall great guy. His friends and colleagues will remember him fondly for his many (often irreverent) jokes, and one-of-a-kind personality.
After 31 years of practicing medicine Eugene was able to fulfill his dream of retiring inf Florida, building his dream home in sunny Land O’ Lakes with his wife. He spent his retirement enjoying the Florida weather, playing tennis with friends whenever he could, helping his grandson with schoolwork, spending time with his granddaughters and going on family vacations as much as possible.
He will be tremendously missed, but he would want those who knew him to remember him with a smile.
A wake will be held at Hanley Funeral Home between 5 pm and 8 pm on Staten Island on Friday Feb 25th with a mass and burial the following day (Feb 26th) at Holy Child Catholic Church, also on Staten Island, NY.
In lieu of flowers, we’re asking for donations to Moffitt Cancer Center in his memory.
Published 03/02/2022
