Robert William Regan

Bob was born on February 29, 1928, Bayside, Queens, NY. His parents Thomas J Regan and Catherine Gilligan Regan of Jersey City, N J. He was preceded in death by Norma Marie Allen Regan, his loving wife of 53 years. Brothers: Thomas of Connecticut, Kenneth of Massapequa, New York, Lawrence (Larry) Wantagh, NY; His dear sisters: Joan of Virginia and Gail of Cairo, NY. His sister Joan was a "pioneer" for women, working in Bellevue Hospital ER, in NYC. Gail preceded Bob's death in Upstate NY after a short illness with Covid-19.

His family was a tight knit stereotypical Irish Catholic family. Four of his brothers served on NYC

Police Department with him and after him. He wanted to announce his passing as"Be Happy I am going to join my dear loving Norma"! Robert served in the Army in post-war Germany and fought in the infantry in the Korean War receiving 2 Purple Hearts. Bob was to receive the Silver Star for Valor during the Korean War - but declined it since they refused to give the same to his buddy who fought beside him.

Robert was a retired NYC Policeman and a member of Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster, The Disabled American Veterans Association, NYC Police Dept. Honor Legion, Knights of Columbus 3rd degree - Chapter 2112, Elks Club # 1830, NYCPD 10-13 Club, Sts. Peter & Paul Men's Club and Eucharist Minister.

He lived his last several years (2018) at Renaissance Tampa, in the Memory Care Facility where

he was known to greet everyone with a cheerful "Good morning!" and a smile. The staff there

were beyond good and caring to him and will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

He is survived by his sister Katherine of Bayside Queens, NY, our matriarch and our loving confidant, and his youngest brother Patrick, retired NYC policeman, from Massapequa, NY. His loving daughters: Norine Regan Groscurth (Rusty) Ellyn Regan Coalter (Brad) Linda Regan Hawhurst (Michael). Grandchildren: Russell, Robert, Caitlin, Regan Marie, Jennifer, Gillian, and great-grandson Deacon.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Baldwin-Fairchild on Aloma Ave., Goldenrod, Fl. Viewing on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021 from 5pm - 7pm. Funeral Mass of the Resurrection at 11am on Thursday, Sept. 16, at Saint Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Winter Park, Fl.

In lieu of flowers the family invites you to please consider a donation to St. Jude's Children

Hospital at: www.stjudes.org. Or the Alzheimer organization, www.alz.org Condolences may be

offered at www.Baldwin-Fairchild.com.

We will truly miss Bob's kind heart, deep faith in his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ and his

hearty laugh and strong embrace.