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Jackie Gaughan, Jr Dead at 54

Gaughan was known as "Jackie, Jr." He was 54, and left his wife, Tina; children John, Billie and Kelly; as well as his father and brother.

Gaughan was the general manager of the Union Plaza hotel-casino, now the Plaza, one of his father's downtown properties.

Born in Omaha, Neb., on Nov. 24, 1947, Gaughan moved to Las Vegas with his family when he was a small child.

He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.

Visitation is slated to be held from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Palm Mortuary-Downtown. Services are scheduled for 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Palm Mortuary-Downtown and 10:00 a.m. Thursday at St. Viator's Catholic Church, 2461 E. Flamingo Road.

The family requests that memorial donations be made to Bishop Gorman High School.

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