John and Jean (Shea) F. Egan Jr., both Beverly natives, were wed at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church in Beverly on Jan. 24, 1947.
John was a manufacturing engineer for the United Shoe Machinery Corporation for over 30 years, while Jean was an employee for the Beverly National Bank for many years.
Mutual love and respect for each other, as well as keeping great senses of humor, are the secrets to their wonderful marriage.
The couple has five sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas and Linda of Medway, Dennis and Janet of Beverly, John and Dawn of Laconia, N.H., Joseph and Marie of Beverly and Christopher and Carrie of Medfield; as well as a daughter, Jean, wife of Kevin Belanger, of Danvers.
Mr. and Mrs. John Egan Jr. have 13 grandchildren, Lindsey, Alison, Daniel, John Patrick, Jacqueline, Ryan, Ashlee, Jessica, Courtney, Kate, Matt, Joclyn and Nicole.
A family celebration is planned.
