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DEEGAN, John F., Sr.
John F. Deegan Sr., 80, of South Main St., Middletown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of 60 years to Angela ( Lastrina ) Deegan. Born on Aug. 31, 1932 in Middletown; son of the late William and Elizabeth ( Pelchat ) Deegan. A life long resident of Middletown, and a graduate of Middletown High School. A veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the U.S. Air Force, John retired in 1992 from Pratt & Whitney after 34 years of service. A member of St. Sebastian Church, the Elks B.P.O.E. 771 and American Legion Post 75. Besides his wife; he is survived by his loving sons and daughters-in-law John and Patti (Nettis) Deegan, Robert and Nancy (Schultz) Deegan, William and Charise (Brown) Deegan, Louis and Martha (Yeagher) Deegan, Patrick and Tracy (Way) Deegan; grandchildren Jonna-Lynn, Justin, Aaron, Ian, Adam, Sean and Kelly Deegan, Justin and Javaris Brown; great-grandchildren Kayleen Deegan and Alex Cruz, Selena and Lilyana Brown; as well as many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother William Deegan; and sister Elizabeth Fillmore.
The funeral will be held on Saturday at 9 a.m. from the Coughlin-Lastrina Funeral Home 491 High St., Middletown, followed by a Mass of Christian burial in St. Sebastian Church at 10 a.m. Burial will be in the State Veterans Cemetery with full military honors. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday evening from 5-8 p.m. The family would like to thank Dr. Robert Levy and the dedicated nurses, staff and volunteers at Middlesex Hospital Hospice Unit for the wonderful care they provided. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Cancer Society 825 Brook St. Rocky Hill, Ct. 06067 Attention Memorial Department in Memory of John F. Deegan.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jan. 17, 2013.

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Julia wade Cox

January 23, 2013

To Angie & the Deegan Family,I am very sorry about John. He was so understanding, and the best supervisor I ever had. He was always there for me. God Bless you and your family, and I will see you soon. Love you, Julia Wade-Cox

nancy hall

January 23, 2013

Very sorry to hear of your loss.

Bob Moody

January 20, 2013

Sorry to learn of your lose. John, and Billy were my childhood buddys. My condolence are extended to you, Angie and family.

Peter & Judy Mascaro

January 20, 2013

Our thoughts a prayers are with you.

cynthia st.paul

January 19, 2013

My thoughts, and prayers are with you and the whole family. Im very sorry for your lose

John & Sue Nettis

January 19, 2013

Dear Angie and family,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We feel so fortunate to have known you and your family for nearly 40 yrs.Cherish the plentiful happy memories that everyone can hold near and dear in our hearts.
John & Sue Nettis

January 18, 2013

Dear Angie and family. So sorry about Johns passing. I have lots of wonderful
memories of when we lived next to each other for 7 years. Please accept my condolences. Barbara (Wilson) Melia

January 18, 2013

Much love and prayers to Aunt Angie and Cousins. I loved Uncle Johns sense of humor, and I will miss him. He is now home celebrating with his family. Love you all Karen

Chris Salamone

January 17, 2013

Dear Angie and family, It is with nostalgia and memories of West St. days that I share my sympathy with you. All of the times you all shared together as a family will now be your cherished memories. Remembering you all with fondness and wishing you comfort and strength.

Albert & Patricia Duguay

January 17, 2013

To Angie and The Deegan family,
We are deeply saddened by John's passing. May all your memories help to bring you comfort during your time of loss.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Patty and Al Duguay

January 17, 2013

Dear Billy, Charise, Justin, JB & family, We are very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, David, Mary, Joe & Jonathan DeMaio

Carrie Mccabe

January 17, 2013

To the entire deegan family, we are very sorrow for your loss we know all to well. What you are going through. Stay strong and stay together. We have lots of memories and years together. We are lucky to have such good friends. You boys are considered our brothers from afar. As we are your south jersey sisters. Take care of mom always. We send our love. Carrie

January 17, 2013

Would like to express how sorry I am for the entire deegan family. I have known the family for over 51years. Great times and memories will always be with us. Thinking of you all from your south jersey sister. Carrie. Stay strong

January 17, 2013

Auntie Angie and cousins,

I hold so many fun memories of Uncle John. As you know, to my sister and I he was Gloria and to him we were Sam and Charlie. I will surely miss his presence when we gather.
Heaven has another angel watching over you all.

With heartfelt sympathy and love,
Debbie and Stanley

Anthony and Kelly Albrecht

January 17, 2013

To the the entire Deegan family,

We are sorry for your loss and you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

January 17, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times. May John Rest In P

January 17, 2013

Robin and family...

So sorry to hear of your loss.

Sam, Paul & Sasha

Charles Mays

January 17, 2013

Angie...John was a person I admired and loved very much. An incredibly bright person and I feel lucky to have shared some of his life. Much Love Charlie

January 17, 2013

To Angie and all the Deegan family,
We are deeply saddened by John's passing and our prayers and warm thoughts are sent up to you from Florida.
John was a loving and "regular" good guy who will be missed. But, he leaves a legacy for all to follow.
God Bless, Tim and Martha Jurek

January 17, 2013

My prayers are with you all.John was my supervisor many years ago. Very nice and respected by all. J. Greene

January 17, 2013

Angie and the Deegan Family,

May you find comfort in knowing what a wonderful man John was to all he met.

He not only served his community well but our country, too.

All our best,

Wendy and Glen

Barbara & Richard Monarca

January 17, 2013

My Dearest Auntie Angie and Cousins

We are deaply sorry for the loss of Uncle John. What a thrill for me to have been part of his life. We will miss him dearly and we share comfort in knowing he is no longer suffering. We hope you find peace in knowing that Uncle John has gone home to be with his Lord. Our deepest sympathy to all of you, we love you.

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