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Brian Gilligan Obituary

GILLIGAN, Brian M. Of Watertown, formerly of Belmont Sept. 20. Devoted father of Maura Gerardi & her husband Andrew of Wakefield and Brian E. Gilligan & his wife Amy of Maynard. Loving grandfather of Jay & Lauren Gerardi, Gracie & Tessa Gilligan. Brother of Ann Gilligan of Watertown and Barbara Donovan of Arlington. Funeral from the Stanton Funeral Home, 786 Mt. Auburn St., (RT 16) WATERTOWN on Thursday at 9:30 A.M. Funeral Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Watertown at 10:30 A.M. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 PM. Interment at St. Patrick's Cemetery. Alumnus of Boston College class of 1960. Contributions in his memory to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 101A First Ave, Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451 would be appreciated. Stanton Funeral Service, Inc. www.stantonfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 23, 2008.

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MaryBeth, Amy, Rachel Butler

September 26, 2008

Dear Brian and Family, Our sincere sympathy to all of the Gilligan's. We are so sorry for your loss. You will all be in out thoughts and prayers. My neice,Tricia babysit for you Brian and your Aunt Ann and my sister Catherine Cook went to school with together at Cardinal Cushing.

MaryBeth, Amy, Rachel Butler

September 26, 2008

Dear Brian and Family, Our sincere sympathy to all of the Gilligan's. We are so sorry for your loss. You will all be in out thoughts and prayers. My niece,Tricia, babysit for you Brian and your sister. My sister Catherine Geary went to school with your Aunt Ann at Cardinal Cushing. Also Brian I had a accident on Moraine Street and we began talking and small world that you knew my kids Amy etc. You were so kind to me and I will always remember that. If we can help in anyway during this difficult time let us know. Fondly,

The Butler's

Denise Toppi

September 24, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the Gilligan family:
Brian will always be in my thoughts. He was a kind and wonderful man with a great sense of humor.

Charlene M.

September 24, 2008

Brian and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad always had a smile and a kind word to say. He will be sorely missed. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Peggy Ryan

September 23, 2008

Our deepest sympathies - Brian was such a wonderful person. Always had a smile. A true gentleman. We'll miss him. Peggy Ryan & Frankie D

Frank & Virginia Poirier

September 23, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to the family. I went to Sacred Heart with him way back when. My husband also knew him for 30 years. Our best to you Frank and Virginia (Bennett) Poirier.

Janet DiBenedetto

September 23, 2008

To the family my heartfelt sympathy and prayers.
May your faith in the Lord give you strength knowing he is at peace.

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