Cornelius J. Deegan, Jr (Neil), age 87, died peacefully December 24, 2022 with his family by his side. Neil was born and raised in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia before retiring to North Wildwood in 1987. Neil was a member of the Elks and the AOH of North Wildwood, and a graduate of North Catholic High School and LaSalle College. He was the beloved son of the late Cornelius, Sr. and Viola (nee Chrostek). He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 65 years Lorraine A. (nee Kupniewski). Neil is the devoted father of Timothy (Barbara), Nancy McIntyre (Charles), Robert (Mary), James (Eileen) and Gerilyn Higgins (Joseph). Neil is the loving grandfather of 15 grandchildren as well as 4 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Charles and his sister Ann Marie Eldridge. Services and Interment will be held privately.