James E. Degnan, Jr., of Northbrook, age 78, passed away February 8, 2025. Beloved husband of the late JoAnn, nee Mullen; loving father of James E. Degnan III "Jed" (Katie), Joseph M. (Ashely) and the late John M. "Jack" Degnan; proud and devoted Grand Jimmy of Maeve, James E. IV and Michael Degnan; dear brother of Elizabeth (Leo) Finn and the late Susanne Degnan. Visitation, Friday February 14, 2025 at St. Norbert Church, 1809 Walters Ave., Northbrook from 12:00 Noon until beginning of 1:00 p.m. Funeral Mass. Private interment Sacred Heart Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago , 225 E. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60611, are appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Peter B. Kennedy & Co. Funeral Directors. Funeral Info: 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.