John P. Degnan (Duke), of Warwick, passed away on May 14, 2017 at his home. He was 58 years old.
Born on December 7, 1958 in Huntington, NY, he was the son of Charles Degnan and Catherine (Frances) Cryan Degnan.
A graduate of Warwick Valley High School, John worked for the Department of Public Works in Warwick. A member of St. Stephen RC Church, he was a 4th degree Knight with Knights of Columbus #2079 in Monroe, and he volunteered with many charities. John was known for his enormous heart, compassion and selfless generosity toward others.
He is survived by his parents, Charles and Frances Degnan of Warwick; his brothers: Andrew Degnan and his wife Dolly of Warwick, Peter Degnan of Warwick, and James Degnan and his wife Maureen of Warwick; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Raymond in 1964.
Visitation will be on Thursday, May 18th, from 2-4 pm & 7-9 pm at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Ave., Warwick. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 am on Friday at St. Stephen RC Church, followed by interment in St. Stephen’s Cemetery.