Edward Joseph Degnan III, 52, of Milford, passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with cancer on September 24, 2017. Born on January 16, 1965 in Milford he was the son of Carole Cipriano Degnan.   

Ed was a graduate of Bryant University where he was the past president of Tau Kappa Epsilon. He was a devoted employee at Subway World Headquarters for 28 years. Ed was a sports fanatic and was an avid Yankee and Dolphins fan. Nothing brought more joy to his life than the time he spent coaching and going to sporting events with his son, Matthew.

Along with his mother, Ed is survived by his beloved son, Matthew John Degnan; his loving wife, Nancy Codeanne Degnan, and her family; siblings, Kevin, Sean, and Erin Degnan; uncle, Pat Cipriano; and several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, September 29, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Mary Church, 70 Gulf St., Milford (MEET DIRECTLY AT CHURCH). Interment will follow at Kings Highway Cemetery, 271 Cherry St., Milford. Friends and family may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad Street, Milford, CT 06460. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Edward J. Degnan, III Testamentary Trust, F/B/O Matthew J. Degnan, 170 Penn Common, Milford, CT 06460.