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Terence O'Regan Obituary

Terence P. O'Regan, New York City born, September 18, 1918, "adopted native son" of Arizona for the past 36 years, died May 11, 2008 after several years of failing health. Terence served 20 years in the U.S. Army as an Enlisted Man and Officer and retired in the rank of Major. Terry saw combat in the Pacific during WWII, and was wounded while fighting in Luzon in the Philippines. Military decorations included the Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star, Purple Heart and several commendation medals. After leaving the service, Terence was later employed as a Department of the Army Civilian for 18 years. He performed diverse duties in Intelligence research for both the Army and Air Force. He retired from Civil Service at the Intelligence Center and School, Ft. Huachuca, Arizona, where he assisted in developing the Intelligence portion of the Army-Wide Training Literature Program. He is survived by his dearest friend and beloved wife of 62 years, Dorothy; sister, Maureen O'Hara; daughter Michaele Hatcher; two sons, Kevin B. O'Regan and Terence K. O'Regan; 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. His youngest daughter, Briana, preceded him in death August 6, 1996. Terry was a member of the Military Officers Association, Disabled American Veterans Association and National Association of Retired Federal Employees. At his request, no memorial service will be held. A reception for family and friends to celebrate Terry's life and bid a final farewell will be held from 2:30 – 4:30, June 8, 2008 in the Library of Park Regency Retirement Community, 2555 N. Price Rd., Chandler, Arizona. On the passing of Dorothy, ashes of Terry and Dorothy will be spread together in a ceremony in the Santa Rita Mountains.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 1, 2008.

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TERENCE K O'REGAN

May 15, 2025

Missing you Dad!

Sue Hayes

June 7, 2008

I will miss Terry's perpetual quick wit and sharp sense of humor -- family gatherings were surely spirited in his presence. He will be greatly missed.

Love,

Brian O'Regan

June 4, 2008

I was saddened to hear of Uncle Terry's passing. As I shared with Aunt Maureen this week, I have fond memories of him - many associated with spending time with him at both Grandma and Grandpa's funerals. I also have very fond memeories of the O'Regan cousins.
Our familiy's thoughts and prayers are with you, Aunt Dot, and the entire O'Regan clan. I do hope an opportunity is available in the near future to gather our families and re-connect the O'Regan cousins. We talk of you folks when we gather and all express the concern of how spead out we are across the country. I trust the memories of Terry will assist all of you in celebrating his life and offsetting some of the pain of his deparure. Our love and prayers to all of you.

Rob O'Regan

June 3, 2008

I was too young to know my Uncle Terry well but my thoughts and prayers go out to the Arizona O'Regans. I hope we can reconnect across the miles and the years!

Virginia O'Regan Hilton

May 31, 2008

Aunt Dot and family-We were so sad to hear about Uncle Terry. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. We will all remember the fun we had when we were little and be sad that distance has kept us all apart. St Patricks Day in Heaven will never be the same with the two O'Regan brothers back together. Love to all Ginnie and family

Jane O'Regan

May 31, 2008

Dad,
You have been a wonderful father-in-law and friend to me and I miss you very much. Keep on with the magic because nobody will ever make George Washington cry quite like you.
Love always, Jane x

Heather O'Regan

May 30, 2008

Grandpa, you will forever be in my heart. I will miss your kind words, good humor, and love until the day we are together once more.
Love Always, Heather
May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be ever at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face
And the rain fall softly on your fields
And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.
-Author Unknown

Moira Kathleen O'Regan

May 30, 2008

Dear Aunt Dot, Michaele, Kevin, and TK,
My sincerest sympathy to you all. I adored my Uncle Terry when I was "little"...sadder now because we haven't been in touch for so many years. My thoughts are with you. Hopefully our paths will cross in the future.
My love,
Moira

Mike Casey

May 30, 2008

Maj. O'Regan,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army-especially during WW II. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Eileen O'Regan Wheeler

May 29, 2008

Aunt Dot and family-
We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Terry's passing, as it was one of our few connections with Dad's family. We wish you peace and a spiritual breath of life in remembrance of him. That Irish wit and spirit will live on forever.
Our love and sympathies-
Gerry and Eileen O'ReganWheeler

Tim O'Regan

May 29, 2008

Grandpa--

We all miss you dearly and hope that you have found peace in Heaven. Say hello to Briana for us and tell her we miss her, too. WE LOVE YOU, GRANDPA!

Lots of love,
Tim, Lisa, and Abby

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