John E. Deegan Jr.

Jed was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. His wife Margaret “Peg” Deegan passed in 2009. He is survived by his three children, Colleen Burke, Cathleen Deegan Osterloh and Brian Deegan; and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

In 1936, Jack and Margaret Deegan received the amazing gift of their son, John E. Deegan Jr., on December 25th in Brooklyn, NY. His mother was the first to call him “Jed.” He was a graduate of Manhattan College having studied electrical engineering before joining the United States Air Force. He retired a Senior Vice President of ConEdison and moved with Peg from Rockville Centre, NY to Brewster.

He was a Eucharistic minister at St. Joan of Arc in Orleans, member of the Knights of Columbus, member of St. Joan of Arc St. Vincent de Paul, and a member of Orleans Yacht Club.

He enjoyed volunteer work, reading, traveling with Peg and spending time with his grandchildren, family and friends.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, Sep. 25, at 10 a.m., in St. Joan of Arc Church, Canal Road, Orleans, followed by burial in Orleans Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, Sep. 24, from 4 to 7 p.m., in Nickerson Funeral Home, 77 Eldredge Park Way, Orleans.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity or St. Joan of Arc St. Vincent de Paul, Orleans, MA 02653”