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James Degnan Obituary
Degnan, James T. 87 years Veteran 82nd Airborne WWII. Beloved husband of the late Patricia, devoted father of Gary F. (Mary), Mark (Therese) and the late Nanci, cherished grandfather of Kelly, Angela, Timothy, Bryan and Sarah, loving great-grandfather of Conor and Quinn, dear brother of Helen-Eileen and Patrick Degnan. Best friend of Chuck Burns. Funeral Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 West 127th Street, Crestwood to St. Christina Church for a 10:30 a.m. Mass. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 2 to 9 p.m. Please omit flowers. 708-824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com 
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Memories and Condolences
for James Degnan
Barb Boni
March 9, 2008
We were sorry to hear about your dad. Although it has been many years since we have seen you, we still recall visits when we were very young. The Haskiewicz cousins (Dolores and Phil's daughters), Liz, Maggie & Barb
KATHY BURNS
February 2, 2008
ON BEHALF OF MY FATHER AND MOTHER/ FRAN AND CHUCK BURNS, AND MYSELF, I JUST WANT TO SAY HOW SAD WE ARE WITH THE DEATH OF JIMMY. MY DAD AND HIM WERE BEST FRIENDS FOR MANY MANY MANY YEARS.
KATHY BURNS
February 2, 2008
ON BEHALF OF MY DAD, CHARLES BURNS, MY MOM, AND MYSELF, I JUST WANT TO SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE WHOLE FAMILY OF JIMMY DEGNAN. HE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND A VERY VERY DEAR FRIEND TO MY DAD.
Roy Gilbert
January 31, 2008
Gary & Mark, I know it's been a long time.I read about your dad in the paper.I'm truly sorry about his passing & the fact I was unable to contact you about Nanci.Please know your family was a huge part of my life years ago.I'll never forget Nanci & your family & that whole wonderful neighborhood. God Bless you and your families.
Maureen Riley-Mrugala
January 30, 2008
Gary, Mark and families
Very sorry for your loss. May fond memories bring you comfort. You were good neighbors and good friends. God Bless
The Rileys
Joseph Alfano
January 30, 2008
Pat,
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Joseph Alfano
Jerry Cushing
January 29, 2008
Mark, Theresa and family. I was sorry to learn of you fathers passing. Although I did not know him well, he seemed to be a nice and kind man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jerry
Diane Clothier
January 29, 2008
Jim was a dear friend of our family for many years. We will miss his friendship, humor and kindness.
Philip Tarlow
Bob & Maribel Gamboa
January 29, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
January 29, 2008
Pat & Leen:
We send our most heart felt sympathy to you and your family and know that Jim is happy joining all those that have gone before him.
Ray & Tammy Matesevac
From the Becvar Family
January 29, 2008
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