John W. Keegan, 82, of Newtown, beloved husband of Wanda and loving father of Wendy Whelan and John Keegan, entered into eternal rest on November 16, 2022, at Bethel Health Care Center.

John was born in Stonington, Conn., and raised in Bridgeport. John graduated from Bullard-Havens Technical School and enlisted in the United States Navy. He was so proud of his service as a Seabee (construction battalion) and was stationed in Newfoundland, Canada, and Illinois. John enjoyed his career at Avco-Lycoming (later Textron, then Honeywell) as a machinist/gear cutter.

He married the love of his life, Wanda, and made their home in Newtown for over 50 years and enjoyed a 58-year marriage full of travel, including his most treasured trip to Ireland.

In his retirement, he volunteered for eight years at the Cyrenius H. Booth Library including the annual book sale. He enjoyed the summer music festivals and, more recently, numerous activities at the Newtown Senior Center.

A true gentleman and loyal friend, John’s most precious gift was his family. He made sure to attend every event, be quick with a joke, and ensured that everyone always had photos of everything.

John is survived by his wife, Wanda (Bilida) Keegan; daughter, Wendy (Tim) Whelan of Sandy Hook; son, John (Yvonne) Keegan of Montville; grandchildren, Kristen (Robert Creighton) Whelan, Jamie (fiancee Morgan Luzzi) Whelan, and Jack Whelan; great-grandson, Robert J. Creighton III; sisters, Florence Butanowicz and Alice (Michael) LaPrise; and several cousins, nieces, nephews, and extended family.

He was predeceased by his parents, Donald R. Keegan and Ruth (Dinan) Keegan Fisher; and brothers, Michael Keegan and Donald C. Keegan.

Friends may greet the family on Monday, November 21, from 5 to 8 pm at Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street, Newtown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 22, at 10:30 am at St Rose of Lima Church, 46 Church Hill Road, Newtown. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, 208 South Main Street, Newtown.