Michael Daniel "Danny" Regan

Michael Daniel "Danny" Regan obituary, Franklin, MA

Michael Daniel "Danny" Regan

Michael Regan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ginley-Crowley Funeral Home - Medway on Oct. 16, 2025.
Michael Daniel "Danny" Regan, 83, of Medway, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Karen A. (Lizak) Regan since 1971.
Born in Boston on December 21, 1941, he was the son of the late Michael and Margaret (Colleran) Regan.
Michael was a resident of Medway for over 52 years. He grew up in the Mission Hill section of Boston and graduated from Mission High School.
He was the founder of Photronix Corporation which he owned and operated for many years until retirement. Previously he worked at Barnstead in Boston.
Michael enjoyed vacationing in Marshfield at his summer home.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his son Matthew Regan and his wife Jennifer of Marshfield, his daughter Deborah Battaglia and her husband Richard of Arlington, and two grandchildren Sam and Audrey Battaglia.
He is also survived by his sister Fran O'Brien of Medway, Bernie Regan and his wife Chris of Norwood, his sister-in-law Kathy Regan of Millis, and many nieces and nephews.
Michael was predeceased by his brother Jack Regan and brother-in-law William O'Brien.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Monday October 27 from 9 – 10:45 a.m. in the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home, 3 Barber St. in Medway followed by a funeral Mass at St. Joseph Church, 151 Village St. in Medway at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 or to PBS

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3 Barber St, Medway, MA 02053

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