John H. Dealy Jr. 

1929-2024 

John H. Dealy Jr.

John H. Dealy Jr. went to fly with the angels Jan. 1, 2024, at the age of 94.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, John H. Dealy Sr. and Helen Dealy; his loving wife, Nancy; oldest son, Bill; and his sister and brother-in-law, Jackie and Lew Galloway.  

John is survived by five children, Susan Carnes, Joann Garcia, Michael, James (Patricia) and Robert; grandchildren, Jolene (Jason), Jennifer (Bryan), John (Michelle), Morgan, Shawnta (Brian), Dean (Jessica), Alex (Eric), Dustin (Kim) and Autumn; and 18 great-grandchildren.  

John was a sergeant 1st Class in the U.S. Army, a carpenter by trade, building inspector for the village of Los Lunas, and the most amazing father, friend and grandfather we could ever ask for. He will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts.  

A private service has been held with cremation to follow.  

Please sign John’s online tribute at romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen. 

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