Charles William Deegan Jr.

Charles William Deegan, Jr. "Charlie", 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, September 20, 2025. He was born on September 15, 1932, in Waterbury, Connecticut, the son of Charles and Helen (Seach) Deegan. Charlie grew up in Water bury and graduated from Crosby High School in 1950 and served in the United States Army from 1953-1955. He received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Connecticut in 1959 and worked at Connecticut Light and Power/Northeast Utilities from 1959-1994. Charlie was a long-time resident of Meriden, Connecticut where he was a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, the Meriden Red Cross, and the Meriden YMCA Y's Men. He was an active member of the Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish, Saint Joseph Catholic Church, serving as an Usher, Lector and Trustee. He was also an Officer in the Saint Joseph Home and School Association. He was active in the Association of Retirees of Eversource and Northeast Utilities having held numerous officer positions including President. He was an avid sports fan, devoted to the Boston Red Sox, Notre Dame football, and the Villanova University and UConn men's basketball teams. He loved playing golf and made many friends on the links over the years. What defined Char lie though was his love and selfless devotion to his wife Marilyn, their children and grandchildren. Charlie and Marilyn created a happy home of many years on Eaton Avenue, which became home to all who entered. Once retired, Charlie and Marilyn traveled to many wonderful places together, but their favorite destination was their cozy condo right next to the lighthouse in Chatham, Massachusetts. Charlie lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed attending sporting events for his sons and grandsons as well as his daughter's dance recitals and cheerleading events. He was known for his sense of humor and sharp wit, and he made everyone feel better just by being around his cheerful personality. He will be dearly missed by many. Charles is survived by his son Charles Deegan and his wife Carmen of Holly Hill, South Carolina, his son Brian Deegan of Walling ford, his daughter Maureen Richard and her husband Kyle of Prospect, and his son Thomas Deegan and his wife Pelinda of Chatham, Massachusetts. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jarod, Alex, and Charlie. He was predeceased in 2023 by his loving wife of 62 years, Marilyn (Tracy) Deegan. Family and friends are invited to call at the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 East Main St., Meriden, CT 06450, on Friday, September 26, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 9:30 AM at Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish, St. Joseph Church, 177 West Main Street, Meriden, CT 06451. Everyone is asked to meet directly at the church. Burial with military honors will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Meriden. Donations in Charlie's memory can be made to Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish, 109 Goodwill Ave, Meriden, CT 06451, or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741, donate.cancer.org. For online condolences please visit jferryfh.com.