John A. Breger

John A. Breger, age 80, passed away in Annapolis, MD, on August 4, 2025. John was born in Wilmington, DE, on March 23, 1945, to Catherine and Daniel Breger. He had a wonderful childhood growing up on the family farm, alongside his sister, Kitty, and brothers, Dan, Jim, and Paul. His boyhood was special in that he had the freedom of living on a farm and the opportunity to work from a young age with his siblings in his father’s flower business. John was a young person with tremendous school spirit, attending St. Mary Magdalen, Salesianum ("Sallies"), and Villanova University, where he earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering. John worked for several companies over nearly 50 years as an Electrical Engineer. During his long career, he played a key role in the development and leadership of many telecommunications innovations. He also had the opportunity to travel widely in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, both for work and pleasure. He retired from the MITRE Corporation in McLean, VA, in 2014. John and Joanne married in 1982, and together they enjoyed a wonderful life in Vienna, VA, for nearly 35 years, raising their sons, Jonathan and Michael. The entire family enjoyed many years of active community involvement. John was a man who lived life to the fullest, with a wide array of accomplishments and interests. In his younger years, he was an active sailor, diver, skier, and photographer, photography being a lifelong passion of his. He also worked tirelessly for Scouting America, often hiking and camping with Troop 673 as his sons advanced through the ranks to both achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. John loved swimming, woodworking, the Chesapeake Bay, and spending time at the Delaware beaches. In 2015, John and Joanne moved to a beautiful waterfront home on Kent Island on Maryland's Eastern Shore, where John enjoyed nearly 10 years watching ships on the bay and following the changing seasons, always appreciating the area’s beautiful flora and fauna. John is survived by his wife, Joanne, and his sons, Jonathan and his wife, Lauren, and Mike and his fiancée, Bella. He was loved and respected by all who knew him, including his siblings, nieces, nephews, relatives, co-workers, and friends. A Memorial Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 12, at St. Christopher’s Church, located at 1861 Harbor Drive, Chester, MD. Immediately following the service, the family invites you to join them for lunch at Fisherman’s Inn, 3116 Main St., Grasonville, MD. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, 6 Herndon Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403, or at www.cbf.org/memorial

John A. Breger

March 23, 1945 - August 4, 2025