Joseph V. Regan Jr. died at Carney Hospital, Dorchester, on May 18.
Born in Melrose 82 years ago, he was educated in the Malden schools. A resident of Jamaica Plain for many years, Mr. Regan lived for the last 30-plus years in Milton.
Mr. Regan was employed by Brinks Armored Car for 35 years before retiring in 1990. He also was employed as a security guard at State Street Bank, in Boston and Quincy.
A Navy veteran of World War II, he served on the aircraft carrier USS Bunker Hill in the South Pacific as a member of an aircraft gun crew. Mr. Regan was also the chaplain of Post 114 American Legion and a member of Knights of Columbus Post 3049, West Roxbury, and Disabled American Veterans.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary E. (Connors) Regan; his son, John J. Regan, of Milton, a retired Milton Fire Department lieutenant; and his grandchildren, Colleen M. Regan, Joseph D. Regan, John P. Regan and Moira S. Regan.
A funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Agatha Church on May 22.
Donations may be made to St. Agatha Church Renovation Fund, 432 Adams St., Milton MA 02186.
Arrangements were by the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home.