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John Granara Obituary

GRANARA, John J. Sr. In Chelsea, formerly of East Boston, Sept. 19. Beloved husband of Mary T. (Sheehan). Father of Arlene Gulino, Charlene Granara, John J. "Jackie" Granara Jr., Darlene Galante, James "Jimmy" Granara and Maura Fitzpatrick. Father-in-law of Dave Burggren, Dave McIntosh, Loreen Cinelli, Joseph Galante, Tracy Barber and John Fitzpatrick. Brother of Barbara Alimonte, and the late El-eanor Anderson, Frances Magee, Margaret Rossi, Elizabeth, Jo-seph, Eugene, Arthur, William and Richard Granara. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Magrath Funeral Home, 325 Chelsea St. (at Day Sq) EAST BOSTON, Tuesday morning at 8. Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Grace Chur-ch, Chelsea at 9 o'clock. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Monday 4-8. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Veteran US Navy WW II. Indoor parking & entrance available from 340 Bremen St.

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 20 to Sep. 21, 2008.

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John Granara

September 14, 2019

Miss you big guy.

Joseph Granara

November 15, 2008

Hey Grandpa, I would Always Love You and Miss You. Looking down to me when I play hockey. I remember the time when you always use to call me johnny because u always use to get mixed up by my brother. I missed when you called me "Joey BAG OF DONATES" Love ya Grandpa

CASEY CAMPANARIO

October 17, 2008

DEAREST AUNTI,
IT WAS SO NICE TO HAVE SPENT TIME WITH THE BOTH OF YOU HERE IN LAS VEGAS. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN IN THE NEAR FUTURE. MAYBE AT PAPA'S BDAY PARTY!! UNCLE JOHN WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS.

LOVE,
CASEY, TRAVIS, JR AND ANTHONY CAMPANARIO (COPPOLA)

John Granara

October 7, 2008

Grandpa,

i love and miss you very much, the thought of you not being here burns a hole inside me like i never felt befor. Its going to be strange going to the house and not seeing you but I know you will be there in spirit . I just wanted to say I hope to be Half the man you are, untill we meet again

Your Grandson,

John James Granara

Diane Rowland

October 3, 2008

Dear Auntie Theresa,
Steve and I feel so fortunate to have spent time with you and Uncle John during several of your California vacations. What a lovely man and GREAT couple! We loved hosting you both with Mom and Dad in Simi Valley as you traveled to the Morro Bay house. I especially have fond memories of spending a New Years Eve at Avila Beach some years ago along with Mom, Dad, Janine and Mark. I still have the picture I took (somewhere) of Dad and Uncle John standing directly under a sign reading "CRABS". :) Got a good chuckle with that one!
We miss and love you both so much.
Your Niece,
Diane Coppola Rowland

Nancy Gautreau

September 27, 2008

Dear Auntie Theresa and Family,
Uncle John was a wonderful human being who had a generous heart and a wonderful, kind spirit...he will be missed very much...With deepest sympathy and heartfelt thoughts...

Ronald Torgersen

September 26, 2008

Dear Jack and Family,
Sorry for your loss my friend.
With great sympathy,
Ronnie Torgersen

Donna Chapman

September 26, 2008

Darlene & Family,

I am so very sorry to learn of your recent loss. My thoughts and my prayers are with you.

Jacky & Paula Paull

September 26, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. You have quite a family. God Bless.

Foot & Ankle Associates Dr. Garibaldi

September 25, 2008

My deepest sympanthy goes out to the Granara family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Reardon Family

September 24, 2008

Darlene & Family,

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sandra (McNeely) Kelly

September 23, 2008

Granara Family,

Sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Granara. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

john fitzpatrick

September 22, 2008

love you grandpa

Carol Rogers

September 22, 2008

To John & Theresa's children who I grew up with - you offered me a "2nd home" with good times and plenty of laughter - your dad was a caring and generous man and I'm sure that's how everyone will remember him - his face will always be in my good memories of us when we were kids together

Cammy Green

September 22, 2008

Darlene, Charlene, Arlene and family,
Please accept my Sincere Condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most sorrowful time.
Love, Cammy

Donna Barber

September 22, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mike Casey

September 22, 2008

Mr. Granara,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

September 21, 2008

johnny fitzpatrick

September 21, 2008

Hey Grandpa, how ya doing. I know your probably just sitting back relaxing, looking down at us laughing because were all sitting around cring and now that your gone we took your spot with dealing with nana but all i would like to say is that I miss you alot and you have been nothing but good to me and the rest of us and that I love you alot. But theres also another thing, now that your up there with the big guy and you can see everything we do, just blank out about 99.9% of it and we'll be all set. I love you and miss you so much

Rob Doherty

September 21, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Granara family.

September 20, 2008

Deepest sympathy to the Granara family. Phil Kelley

Mary Gautreau Karabin

September 20, 2008

Uncle John Granara was a kind and patient person, a wonderful presence in many lives, and his generous soul will be missed every day!

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