Joseph Deegan

Joseph Deegan obituary, Philadelphia, PA

Joseph Deegan

Joseph Deegan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 28, 2025.
Joseph F. Deegan, Jr. passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025 at the age of 80. Loving husband of Rose Ann (nee Stoebenau). Devoted father of Rose Ann Deegan and Joseph F. Deegan III. Son of the late Joseph F. Sr. and Helen Deegan. Brother of Paul, Gerald, and Eleanor Deegan and the late Patricia Koczak and Richard Deegan (Kathy). Joe is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to Joe's Life Celebration on May 1, 2025 at St. Martha Church, 11301 Academy Rd., Phila., PA 19154 9:00am to 10:15am followed by his funeral mass at 10:30am. Interment will take place Tuesday, May 6, 2025 promptly at 11:30am at Washington Crossing National Cemetery with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joe's memory may be made to the American Heart Association 1617 John F Kennedy Blvd.#700 Phila. PA 19103. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Joseph, please visit our floral store.

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