"Dear Aunt Pia and entire Regan family, Sending all my love, thoughts, and prayers for you during this time. Uncle Ed was a lovely man and a great uncle and Godfather. Though it has been a while since I have seen him, I remember him very clearly and fondly. Love from the Ionta family. Love, Robert"
In loving memory of
Edward Francis Regan
January 30, 1932 - February 7, 2022
Edward Francis Regan Jr., 90, of Portsmouth, RI, formerly of Middletown, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2022, one week after his 90th birthday. Born in Newport, Ed was the son of the late Edward and Helen (Lawton) Regan. He was the husband of Pia L. (Ionta) Regan for 66 years.
Ed graduated from Rogers High School and Brown University before attending OCS in Newport and enlisting in the Navy. After earning his master's degree in engineering from Brooklyn Polytech while working in New York for Sperry Corporation, Ed returned home to Middletown to raise his family and began a long career at Raytheon, eventually retiring as Head of Systems Engineering.
Ed is survived by his wife Pia and his sons Michael (Maggie) of Coconut Creek, FL, Stephen (Roberta) of Middletown, RI, Peter (Karleen) of Middletown, RI and Robert of Glen, NH, his beloved grandchildren Aidan, Jack, Kasey and Christopher, and his brother John of West Hartford, CT. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister Peggy and his brother Richard.
Ed loved traveling the world with Pia, especially visiting her relatives in Italy, who always made him overeat, and spending time with family and friends at Second Beach, where they held their annual "champagne breakfast". His love of family and history combined in an interest in genealogy, which led to him writing a detailed history of the family tree and the discovery that he was a descendant of John Alden, a crew member on the Mayflower. He was also an avid and accomplished bridge player and a member of the Viking Bridge Club for many years.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 15, from 9:00 -10:00 AM at Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, RI. A Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow at 10:30 AM at St. Lucy's Church, Middletown, RI. Burial to follow at St. Columba Cemetery, Middletown, RI.
Tributes
"Dear Pia and Peter, so sad to hear of the passing of Edward. I hope your memories of a life well lived, will carry you through this time!! Genny Croll"
"To the entire Regan Family - On behalf of the Middletown Police Department, please accept our heartfelt condolences on your loss. Mr. Regan was a remarkable person, who served our country with honor. He traveled the globe, and was an inspirational, loving family man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. "
"Dear Pia, Bill and I just heard of the passing of Ed. Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Unfortunately, we are on travel will not be able to attend the service. Just know we are thinking of you in our prayers. Pia, Ed had a good run?I hope I?m as lucky ! Our love to you, Bill amd Barbara DiMarco "
"Dear Piia And members of the Regan family. Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Ed Regan. Sending love, Marilyn Toppa Moffatt "
"Aunt Pia and Uncle Ed were wonderful together. Growing up with their children, my cousins, was great fun. Our families vacationed together on Cape Cod several times. I remember Uncle Ed trying to do a jack knife dive during one visit to the Cape Codder Hotel. I also remember winter visits to out home in CT. where Uncle Ed was the craziest sledder in the group. I will miss Uncle Ed. Rest in peace. Christine"