Daniel J. Regan

1922 - 2007  (84 years)

• Name	Daniel J. Regan
  Born	18 Dec 1922	Westfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts, USA
  Gender	Male
  Died	27 Aug 2007	Westfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts, USA
  Person ID	I13676	A00 Hoar and Horr Families North America
  Last Modified	4 Jun 2012

  
  

  Family	Elizabeth Hoar,   b. Abt 1925, ,   d. 24 May 1997  (Age 72 years)
  Last Modified	3 Feb 2012
  Family ID	F6196	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  [[Obituary: Daniel J. Regan 1922-2007 WESTFIELD - Daniel J. Regan, 84, of Union St. Westfield died Monday at the Noble Hospital in Westfield. He was born in Westfield, Dec. 18, 1922, the son of the late Timothy and Johannah (Mahoney) Regan. He was educated in the Westfield school and a graduate of the Westfield High School, class of 1940. Dan was a WW II US Navy veteran serving as a PBY Flight engineer and gunner in the Pacific Theater of operation. He was employed as a fire fighter for 22 years in the City of Westfield, where he was a past President and Charter Member of the city's Fire Fighters Union Local #1111, retiring in 1970. In addition to his work with the city, Dan was the Caretaker of the Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament Church in Westfield for over 55 years, just recently retiring for that job. In 1990, Dan was named the Man of the Year for the Diocese of Springfield, for his dedication to both his parish and the diocese. He was a member of both the Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament's Holy Name Society and the Set-back League, which would meet regularly at the Parish Center. Dan was a life member of the Sons of Erin, and a member of the former Club 25, both in Westfield. He was an Avid Red Sox Fan and sports fan in general. In his youth, Dan played both baseball and basketball in high school, and was part of the Undefeated Westfield High School Basketball team of 1937-1940. His love of all sports extended into his later life, where he would often attend the games of his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Dan's beloved wife Betty Ann Hoar died in 1997. He leaves his children Thomas F. Regan, Terrence M. Regan, Joanne E. Podolski, Kevin J. Regan, Mary R. Regan, Gerald D. Regan, Christopher J. Regan, all of Westfield, and Michael T. Regan of Holbrook, MA, a brother Jereemiah F. Regan formerly of Feeding Hills. He was the loving "Popi" to his 14 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren, Several nieces and nephews. Dan was predeceased by a brother John J. Regan and a sister Mary Pratt. Funeral service will be held Thursday 10 am from the Robert E. Cusack Funeral Home 94 Main St. Westfield, followed by a mass of Christian burial 11am at the Parish Center of the Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church in Westfield. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery in Westfield. Calling hours will be held Wednesday 3-7pm. Memorial gifts can be made to the Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church Building Fund P.O. Box 489 Westfield, MA 01086-0489, or to the Multiple Sclerosis Society 101 First Ave Suite 6 Waltham, MA 02451 Published in The Republican on 8/28/2007.