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JOHN JOSEPH NYHAN DEIGNAN

JOHN JOSEPH NYHAN DEIGNAN obituary, Belmont, MA

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JOHN DEIGNAN Obituary

DEIGNAN, John Joseph Nyhan Of Boston, formerly of Belmont, June 16, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with metastatic melanoma. Beloved son of Mary "mimi" (Nyhan) Deignan and the late Robert E. Deignan. Brother of Robert E. Deignan, Jr. and his wife, Christina M. Deignan and Patrick F. Deignan and his wife, Colleen E. Deignan. Cherished uncle of Caroline, Michaela, Alexa, Casey, Ryan and Bridget. Belmont High School Class of 1985 and Assumption University Class of 1989. By day, John was one of Boston's most respected professional recruiters, but his true passion was photography. He touched so many people with his collection of amazing seascapes, visions of Cape Cod life and powerful urban street scenes, coupled with his timely immersion into Boston's construction world, capturing the skills and bravery of the Iron Workers Local 7 Union. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Cecilia Church, 18 Belvidere Street, Boston, on Thursday, June 29, at 11:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. (Additional parking at 50 Dalton St. garage). In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Mass General Cancer Center, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, giving.massgeneral.org/donate Online guestbook, at www.brownandhickey.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 23 to Jun. 29, 2023.

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Mary Mahony

June 17, 2025

Ah, Mimi, my heart aches for all of you. He was the greatest guy and I have such great memories of John. If I had to drop something at your house all those years ago, he would often answer the door and was always so polite and so caring and welcoming. Such an incredible loss for all if you. Please know you are in my prayers.
With affection,
Mary Mahony

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Richard Pilat

June 30, 2023

Condolences and heartfelt thoughts and prayers
John helped me land one of my first jobs out of school when no one else did
And for that I am forever grateful

Peter Dolan

June 30, 2023

Like it was yesterday, I remember John's great sense of humor and boisterous laugh. An Assumption legend.
Rest in peace, Digger.

Laura Deignan

June 26, 2023

Dear Mimi, We are so sad to learn of John's passing. Take comfort in the memories of all the happy times you and John shared. We are sorry we will miss his Mass due to each of us having appointments but know we are with you in spirit. Love, Laura & Joe Deignan

Susan Smith Spinelli

June 25, 2023

Mimi
Thinking of you with deepest sympathy and praying that God´s healing touch will comfort, support and strengthen you now and in the days ahead.

Susan Smith Spinelli

Paula Keane Teeling

June 24, 2023

Mimi, I am so sorry to hear about this sad news. What a terrible loss for you and your family.
Hugs, Paula

Mike Malieswski

June 23, 2023

Very sorry to hear about John´s passing. A genuine person who will be missed!

Jamie Morrison

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Jamie Morrison

June 23, 2023

Very sad to hear that one of my classmates has passed away. Too soon for a great guy! He will be missed by many. May he rest in peace in heaven.

Mary Mahony

June 23, 2023

Oh Mimi,
This just breaks our hearts. First your husband and now your amazing son. There are no words to express how deeply sorry we are. Now he is with his dad.
We cannot attend his services due to scheduling but we will surely offer our mass for him and all of you on Sunday.
Feel our hugs,
Mary & Kevin Mahony

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