Joseph Edward Regan

He was born in The Bronx in the State of New York on May 1, 1944 to Joseph and Ann Regan (Towey) He attended Sacred Heart School and is preceded in death by his loving wife Evelyn Doris (Devine) Regan of 50 years. It was a life-long romance that began at the age of 5 when she dared him to kiss her. They were married on June 30, 1965 and the couple moved to the town of Sloatsburg in upstate New York to raise a family, where they attended St. Joan of Arc Church for many years. Joseph loved his family tremendously.

In his younger years, Joseph attained his black belt in the art of Tai Kwon Do karate, and in the summer months, swam regularly at the town pool. Joe and Eve, as they are fondly remembered, were avid dancers at all town celebrations and dances.

In his twilight years, he loved spending time with his family, listening to good music, and watching old movies. He loved his desserts, enjoying his donuts, chips, and eclairs till the very end. Joseph’s generosity knew no bounds and was known to donate to numerous charities in the latter part of his life.

Joseph is survived by his 4 children and their families. Theresa Radtke and her ex-husband David and their 2 children Daniel and Brian, Patricia Krummenacker and her husband Joseph and their 3 children, Michael, Sean, and Grace, Christine Lake and her 2 children Parker and Cooper, and Kevin Regan and his wife Kristin and their 3 children Camden, Graham, and Isla.

Joseph’s younger brother William, and older sister Eileen Malone preceded him in death.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 & 7-9 Thursday Jan 6 at Wanamaker & Carlough Funeral Home 177 Route 59 Suffern NY. Funeral Mass 10:30am Friday Jan 7 at St. Joan of Arc 32 Eagle Valley Rd Sloatsburg NY. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery Hawthorne NY.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.wanamakercarlough.com for the Regan family.