John Joseph Digenan, Jr

John Joseph Digenan Jr of Lakeside CA passed away on May 5, 2025 with close friends and family by his side. 

John was born November 22, 1947 in San Diego to John Joseph Digenan and Mildred Caroline Hartung. 

John graduated from El Cajon High School in 1966 where he was a member of the F.F.A., the football team and the wrestling team. 

John joined the United States Marine Corps in 1966 where he served as an ariel machine gunner. He was awarded the National Defense service medal, Vietnamese service medal with two stars, three star Navy achievement medal, Vietnamese campaign medal, Good conduct medal and rifle marksman. He served 14 months in Vietnam and was honorably discharged in 1972 

John married Kathleen Louise Glenn on November 30, 1968. John and Kathleen were married for 21 years. They had five children, Andrea, John, Jason, Justin, Jacob. 

John worked as a lineman at San Diego Gas and Electric for 42 years before retiring in 2007. 

John especially loved spending time with family and friends, attending Mule Days in Bishop and cheering on the San Diego Padres. 

John was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Lakeside CA. He was a member of the El Cajon Elks club #1812 where he served as exalted ruler. 

 Our dad's bright smile and big laugh will be missed. He was always willing to lend a hand and taught us the importance of hard work. 

Remaining to cherish John’s  memory are his children Andrea, John, Jason, Justin and Jacob; his daughters in law Nicole, Nanette, Shara, and Amber. His grandchildren Rayland, Dylan, Luciana, Beau, Owen, Olivia, Emma, Jack, and Luke.

Preceding John in death are his brother Dennis (Buzzy) Digenan, his father John Digenan, and his mother Mildred Digenan.