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Obituary of Joseph 'Joe' Regan
August 20, 1927 – November 9, 2019
Joseph B. Regan. Age 92 of Dearborn.
On Saturday, November 9, 2019, Joseph B. Regan, loving husband and father of fourteen children, passed away at the age of 92.
Joseph (Joe) Bernard Regan was born on August 20, 1927, in Detroit, MI to James and Minnie (Brunette) Regan. He married Joyce Barton on April 10, 1948, and they were happily wed for 71 years. They bore twelve sons and two daughters. He served in the Navy during WWII. He graduated from Catholic Central High School and Lawrence Technical University. After graduation he worked for Ford Motor Company for 35 years in the Truck Division before continuing his career as a consultant at the Kentucky Truck Plant. After his retirement, Joe moved from Livonia, Michigan to Pinckney, Michigan. He spent these well-earned years of rest with family and friends. His final years were spent at the Henry Ford Village in Dearborn, MI. Joe volunteered for many years at a variety of charitable organizations. He was also honored as a Kentucky Colonel. One of his greatest joys in life was fixing roofs for his family, and he never once fell off.
Joe is survived by his wife Joyce and his children David (Linda), Richard (Catherine), Brian (Dona), Daniel, Kevin (Marcia), Mary (Bill Look), William (Veronica), Robert, Theresa (John Farrell), John and Christopher (Tamara), along with his 23 grandchildren and soon-to-be 12 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters Mary J. Regan and Marcia (nee: Regan) Rood, several cousins, nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents James E. Regan and Minnie (Brunette) Regan, his brothers James F., Donald J., and Thomas D., and his sons Paul G., Patrick J. and Mark S.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are appreciated to any of the following charities:
Fr. Solanus Casey Center / Capuchin Soup Kitchen
1820 Mt. Elliott Street, Detroit, MI 48207
Suite 433 5D, 26901 Beaumont Boulevard
St. Vincent Pallotti Parish at St. Joseph Catholic Church
334 Elm Street
Wyandotte, MI 48192
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