Ross J Deegan Sr.

August 14, 1929 - April 8, 2015

Ross J. Deegan- Past away April 8, 2015 at home with his granddaughter Michelle by his side. Born in New York City 1929 then moved to be a resident of Keansburg, New Jersey since 1961. Ross was the former husband of- Edna (Cookie) Deegan nee Halloran. Surviving are five daughters and one son and three son in laws, Cathleen and Pete Comey, Maureen Deegan, Nora and Tommy Beattie, Teresa M. Deegan, Ross J. Deegan, Dolores and Jeff Harkness. His grandchildren Nicole, Michelle, and Peter. He was a retired steamfitter of Local 638, Long Island City, NY. Korean War Veteran, Lifetime member VFW Post 4303, Hazlet, Irishman of the year 2009. Life member of the American Legion Post 0273, Keansburg. Life member of Bishop McFaul Assembly 0546, Long Branch. 3rd degree Knights of Columbus, #646 Monmouth County, NJ. He was a lifetime member and past president, of the Irish Federation. Exempt member past president of the Goodfellows Social Club of Keansburg, NJ. He also had duel citizenship with Ireland.A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday April 11 at 10:15am at St. Ann's Church in Keansburg, Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Middletown. In Lieu of Flowers Donation to St. Jude's Hospital. Laurel Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.