NYC Honorary Street Names

Deignan

Patrick C Deignan Mall (Queens)
Present name:None
Location:The enter traffic islands of 34th Avenue, commonly known as the 34th Avenue Mall, between 69th Street and Junction Boulevard
Honoree:  Patrick Deignan (1946-1983) was a civic leader in Jackson Heights. He co-founded the Jackson Heights Civic Association; was founder and board chairman of the Catherine M. Sheriden Center for senior cistizens; and active in various charitable, fraternal and church organizations. He was member of Community Board 3 and its chairman from 1973 to 1975. A Democratic District leader in Jackson Heights from 1974 to 1982, he chaired the Borough President's. Commission on Charter Revision. He died in 1983 after a brief illness.
LL:1997/61


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