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Philip O'Donnell Obituary

Retired BFD Lieutenant, of Hyde Park and Readville, August 22, at age 83. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn Lee and former husband of Anna (Servodio). Devoted father of Francis W. & his wife Karen of Quincy, Philip P.J. & his wife Denise of Delaware Frederic & his wife Peggy of Hyde Park Lawrence B.F.D. & his wife Debbie of Onset, & the late Stephen O'Donnell. Cherished brother of the late Sr. Elaine O'Donnell S.S.N.D. of Mission Church, Frederic, Anna Pike, & George. Beloved uncle of Grace O'Donnell of Roslindale & also survived by many nieces & nephews, Loving "Gramps" of 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral from the Carroll-Thomas Funeral Home, 22 Oak St. HYDE PARK Friday morning at 9. Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Church Roslindale at 10. Relatives & friends invited. Visiting hours Thursday evening from 4-8. Children's room available. Former member of the Sacred Heart Choir, late WW II army veteran & Boston Fire Dept. Lt. Engine 37. Interment in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. For directions & guestbook visit thomasfuneralhomes.com Carroll-Thomas Funeral Home Hyde Park(617) 361-3216

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 25, 2008.

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Mary Lou & Jack Cannon

September 2, 2008

Dear Fred and Peg, Christian, LeeAnn, and Dianna, and all the O'Donnell Family-
We were so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. We will keep you close in our prayers...
Love, Jack, Mary Lou, Lauren, John and Claire

Tom Madden

August 26, 2008

Sorry to learn of your Dad's Passing. Many fond memories growing up and spending time your home on Clare Avenue.

Diane Felton

August 26, 2008

To All the O'Donnell Boys and Their
Mother,

I am very sorry for the loss of your
Dad.

I have many wonderful memories of
hanging out on Clare Avenue with
the O'Donnell boys and their Family.

Edith Johansen

August 25, 2008

Sincere sympathy to the whole O'Donnell family

Paula SmithMacDonald

August 25, 2008

Larry, Deb and O'Donnell family,
I am sorry for your loss. Your dad/gramps was a great guy who lived a long life. Hold onto all the happy memories and remember to keep him in your hearts.
With love and sympathy,
Paula Smith-MacDonald

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