Obituary of Lewis C. Megonigal Jr.

Lewis C. Megonigal Jr., 82, of Upper Chichester, PA, passed away on July 20, 2024, at Paoli Hospital. Born and raised in Boothwyn, Lewis was a lifelong resident of Upper Chichester.

Lewis was the owner and operator of Megonigal Construction for over 40 years, retiring in 2016. Before his career in construction, he worked as a chemist for the Congoleum Corporation. A proud graduate of Chichester High School, Class of 1959, Lewis furthered his education at Temple University and Neumann University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry.

Lewis was a member of St. John Fisher Catholic Church for many years. He found joy in fishing, camping, gardening, and crabbing with his late wife. Above all, he cherished spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, Lewis C. Sr. and Rose Bruni Megonigal, Lewis is preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Mae Gardner Megonigal, who passed in 2015; two children, Brad Megonigal, who passed in 1997, and an infant son, Chad Megonigal; son-in-law, Andrew Murphy, who passed in 2024; and a brother, Norman Megonigal.

He is survived by his three children, Dean (Lisa) Megonigal, Denise Luce-Murphy, and Michael (Danielle) Megonigal; seven grandchildren, Christopher, Emily, Megan, Brandy (Vinny), Alyssa (Bill), Brad, and Deanna; and five great-grandchildren, Dylan, Joseph, Haylee, Baylee and Mia.

Funeral services will be held privately. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made by visiting (www.paganofuneralhome.com)